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Thai MotoGP countdown kicks off
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 06/02/2025
» The countdown to the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2025 began on Wednesday as the Kingdom is gearing up to host the grand prix for the sixth time later this month.
Thai AirAsia promises to keep prices in check
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/02/2025
» As the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) prepares to curb high airfares during the Songkran festival, Thai AirAsia said it would keep prices in check, though its average rate never exceeded the ceiling set by the regulator.
Palang Pracharath to oppose casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» The opposition Palang Pracharath Party on Wednesday vowed to oppose the government’s entertainment complex bill, which would pave the way for the legalisation of casino gambling.
Minister touts registration system
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2025
» Attracting unregistered hotel operators into the registration system could realise significant hidden tourism revenue, potentially lifting the total revenue tally to 3.5 trillion baht if successful, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Sea optimistic on prospects for soft power
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2025
» Thailand can harness soft power to lift its economy, particularly through brands and content exports, according to Maneerut Anulomsombut, chief executive of Sea (Thailand).
Thailand targets 3.5 trillion baht in tourism for 2025
Business, Published on 03/02/2025
» The government is eyeing 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2025, mainly driven by foreign markets, which would be boosted via hard-sale promotions and whole-year events and activities, while tourism operators believe this target would be difficult to achieve.
Embassies urged to work with police to tackle call centre scams
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is setting up an international coordination centre so officers can collaborate with foreign embassies to prevent foreign nationals from joining scam gangs in Myanmar.
Tourism boom lifts Nan's economy
Published on 02/02/2025
» The number of foreign tourists in Nan increased by over 30% last year, benefitting the province's economy and local tour guides.
Shizuoka to share hot spring prowess
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shizuoka Prefecture, hoping to borrow expertise from Japan to develop hot springs in Thailand and exchange tourists between the countries.
Phuket eyed for crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/02/2025
» In a move cheered by cryptocurrency enthusiasts, last month former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposed using Phuket province as a Bitcoin sandbox for tourism, aiming to encourage digital currency holders to spend in Thailand.