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A walk on the crowded side in Phuket old town
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2023
» Phuket's tourist magnetism has extended from its beaches inland to its walking street that is now bursting at the seams.
Wooing them back
News, Published on 21/08/2022
» The increased cost of living driven by global events, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict is shrinking local purchasing power, leading to the burning question: how will people trim their budgets?
Tourism faces new battle ahead
News, Published on 27/02/2022
» The first shelling by Russian troops against Ukraine has reverberated all the way to Thailand, sending a shockwave to tourism businesses in Phuket and Pattaya, the favourite playgrounds for visitors from the two countries.
Pearl loses its lustre
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/02/2022
» Phuket, as does any attraction, relies on having a positive image among potential visitors. However, such an image is always vulnerable to being sullied by high-profile crimes as well as a perceived lack of safety.
Doubts linger over 2022
News, Published on 02/01/2022
» Tourism in major tourist destinations has clearly been picking up despite the lingering spread of Covid-19, especially since the country's reopening on Nov 1. But all of a sudden, there came an unexpected turning point – the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Off to a shaky start
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2021
» Two weeks after the country reopened, the private sector is seeing signs of a tourism recovery despite lower-than-expected arrivals of international tourists.
'Limit the entry curbs'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2021
» Nov 1 marks the moment of truth for the much-anticipated reopening of the country's tourism with Bangkok billed as the crown jewel of the sandbox scheme amid calls for practical measures to make it work.
'Rose of North' set to bloom
News, Published on 12/09/2021
» From Phuket to Koh Samui, the country is nervously navigating its way through a reopening of the tourism industry. Chiang Mai could be next to roll out its carpet to welcome back visitors near and far.
Pattaya eyes reopening
News, Published on 05/09/2021
» The lessons learned from Phuket which has led the way in reopening to foreign visitors since July 1, followed by Samui Plus two weeks later, have encouraged Pattaya to follow in their footsteps.
Ready to reopen, safely
News, Published on 29/08/2021
» When Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on June 16 that the country was gearing up for reopening in 120 days, many wondered if he had set himself an unattainable goal.