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Air traffic growth in Thailand loses momentum
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2017
» In 2015 air travel growth less than 2014 post-coup surge & China tour scam crackdown also reduced growth but outlook positive unless oil prices rise again.
Rail projects: France, Korea, CP Group, all want to join in
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2016
» CP plans for Bangkok-Rayong rail, France for Phuket and Bangkok rail & Korea for Myanmar to Laos rail. Eastern Seaboard development plan praised.
Air passenger numbers hit record high
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2015
» As travelers switch to budget airlines from long-haul buses driven by low fares & political stability, 100 year record high in passenger numbers reached.
Phuket riot after police chase deaths
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2015
» Phuket residents surround police station & burn police vehicles after police truck chases & accidentally hits motorcycle that sped past police checkpoint, killing two two young men who were apparently carrying drugs.
Indonesia's smog hits tourism islands Phuket and Koh Samui
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2015
» Heavy layers of smog blanketed the south since Monday, creating health risks & delaying flights up to 2 hours to tourist destinations such as Phuket.
Visa runs now illegal for tourists, say police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2015
» For decades tourists have extended their stay in Thailand by "visa runs" but latest crackdown may change this...or maybe not.
What's new in business news: May 18, 2015 (VIDEO)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2015
» Naked bungee jumping latest in trend of naked photos at Southeast Asian tourist sites, entertainment companies battle over movie rights & Thailand's booming hotel market.
What's new in business news: March 26, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/03/2015
» Body paint motor show models push limit on product promotion, U-tapao airport near Pattaya to get regular flights & Vietnam considers national brand for rice.
What's new in business news: January 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2015
» "2015 Discover Thainess" tourism campaign launched with visas & safety top priority, e-commerce site Thaitrade.com joins up with Bangkok Bank & light rail system plan for Phuket.
What's new in business news: December 29, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/12/2014
» Thailand's airports see recovery & rise in holiday season traffic, Chinese, largest investor in Thai property this year, eye Bangkok condo investments & jump in Thais investing outside of Thailand.