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Foreign pilots allowed to fly domestic routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to temporarily allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes through wet lease arrangements for airlines, but future requests from other airlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Tourism confidence low amid sluggish economy
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2024
» The tourism confidence index remained below the benchmark in the second quarter, hampered by stagnant economic growth, though it improved from last year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Labour minister backs legal casinos
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come out in support of legalising casinos in Thailand, saying it would stimulate the economy and create at least 50,000 jobs across five regions.
Operators justify need to hire foreign labour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thailand is still encountering problems concerning migrant workers employed in the tourism sector who have entered the country illegally by exploiting visa-free privileges, especially in the country's sex industry, while operators urge the government to legalise sex work.
Samui seeks longer stays for Europeans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/09/2023
» Tourism operators on Koh Samui are urging the government to allow extended stays for European tourists as they believe the proposed visa exemption for Chinese visitors will not benefit the island.
TAT homes in on Asian expatriate segment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eyeing Asian expatriates, including Chinese nationals residing in Laos and Cambodia, due to their increasing wealth and demand for sending their children to study in Thailand.
Marriott optimistic on revenue improvement in Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/06/2023
» Marriott International expects to maintain positive revenue per available room (RevPar) for its properties in Asia, which has already exceeded levels posted in 2019.
Employment robust at Marriott hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/05/2023
» Marriott International remains upbeat about Thailand's labour crunch in the tourism sector as employment at its properties countrywide now almost matches the level recorded in 2019.
Agents predict 1m Chinese in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2023
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 1 million Chinese tourists in the second quarter of this year, following positive signs of flight resumptions, while urging authorities to help regulate "zero-dollar" tours and illegal tour guides.
Confidence index remains weak in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index for the first quarter remained below the pre-pandemic level because of concerns over high energy costs and Chinese businesses using nominees.