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Tourism industry likes Thaksin’s ‘CEO governor’ idea
Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators agree with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for “CEO governors” — a policy he introduced two decades ago with mixed results — but say there must be checks to ensure transparency and that work is carried out effectively.
Retail association touts recovery strategies
Business, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association has recommended two strategies to accelerate economic recovery amid the prolonged global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/07/2025
» Phuket is seeing a shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/07/2025
» Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over 40 billion baht, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Long holiday benefits Phuket, but visitor numbers down
News, Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» Tourists spent at least 2.8 billion baht while visiting the southern island of Phuket during the four-day religious holiday weekend just ended, but visitor numbers were down on the same period last year.
Rekindling fading Halal hub hopes
News, Published on 07/07/2025
» Thai veterinarian Ninareeman Binnima has often heard from among foreign Muslim business people that they can hardly find Halal restaurants at either Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports in Bangkok.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/07/2025
» Restaurateurs view the "Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng" travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme.
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
News, Published on 04/07/2025
» When the minimum daily wage for hotel workers nationwide leapt to 400 baht on Tuesday, not everyone was in a celebratory mood.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2025
» Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday, tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
Redefining dining
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/06/2025
» In recent months, the restaurant industry has seen a 40% decrease in consumer spending, according to Thanivarn Kulmongkol, president of the Thai Restaurant Association.