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Must see? Solutions in sight for global overtourism
Published on 12/08/2024
» If you recently visited Barcelona, Mallorca or Venice, you’re a bad tourist who should have stayed home. At least that’s what the anti-tourism protests this summer in certain parts of Europe would have you believe.
Thai govt finalises casino legalisation bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/08/2024
» The government is pressing ahead with a bill to allow casinos to operate legally within entertainment complexes in the country.
Addressing the Thai nominee problem in foreign-owned firms
Business, Published on 12/08/2024
» A large Chinese-language billboard explicitly offering a service to help customers obtain passports and citizenship for several countries, observed in Huai Khwang district last month, has again sparked a controversy regarding nominee businesses in Thailand.
PM praises Phuket's ‘Muay Thai Village’ for promoting long stays
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has praised the numerous Muay Thai boxing camps in Phuket for showcasing Thailand's internationally-recognised soft power, attracting long stays by visitors and distributing income.
Tourism buoyant again, reports govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2024
» The government expects the tourism industry to generate about 2.8 trillion baht in revenue for the country this year, with the number of foreign tourists expected to total nearly 38 million, said government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Wall Street bounce helps lift Asian shares
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were poised to end a tough week on an upbeat note after Wall Street bounced overnight and data showed China taking a step away from deflation, while Japanese stocks managed to sustain an early rally.
YouTrip eager to grow regional offerings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2024
» YouTrip, the Singapore-based fintech firm, is evolving beyond being a travel card service after establishing itself as Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, demonstrating the fastest growth in the region's business sector.
Holiday weekend revenue set to disappoint
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/08/2024
» Tourism income from 2.6 million domestic trips during the Mother's Day holiday this year is estimated to reach 9.39 billion baht, dipping from recent back-to-back long holidays in July, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ubon Bio Ethanol records B150m profit on B3.47bn revenue for H1
Business, Published on 09/08/2024
» Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE), the largest well-integrated tapioca player in the northeast region of Thailand, reported a net profit of 150 million baht on total revenue of 3.47 billion baht for the first half of this year.
Toshiba unit sets sales growth target at 20%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2024
» Toshiba Thailand has targeted 20% growth for the entire year, with more of its product line-up shifting to middle and high-tier products to tackle sluggish spending in the mass market and respond to global economic challenges.