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Nostalgia drives appeal of thriving local art toy industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The local art toy sector offers growth potential based on the high purchasing power of "kidult" collectors and the creativity of Thai small toy manufacturers.
Thailand advised to integrate transport modes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/07/2024
» To achieve its goal of becoming an aviation hub by 2030, Thailand should encourage more robust domestic travel and integrate different modes of transport, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy.
Ministry preps stimulus measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry is quickly preparing a proposal to the cabinet for soft loan and tax measures to stimulate investment, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Yaowarat: Rising Star in Thai Health Tourism
Published on 03/07/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Public Co., Ltd. (THG), led by Dr Boon Vanasin, the founder, along with Mr Jitti Tangsitpakdee, President of the Gold Traders Association, and Mr Visit Limprana, Executive Chairman of Nguan Soon Group, as well as the President of the Yaowarat Community, recently met for a meal and toured Yaowarat. They discussed plans to promote Yaowarat as a significant health tourism destination in Thailand.
Slow upgrade hampers Phuket
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2024
» Slow infrastructure development in Phuket, which is unable to cope with rapid urbanisation and severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, is damaging its reputation as the government has not allocated budget or upgraded public facilities as promised.
PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/07/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help ease the plight of restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
Ministry unlikely to extend jet fuel tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry is unlikely to extend the duration of the jet fuel excise tax reduction after providing a tax break during the pandemic, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Digital industry sentiment improves slightly in first quarter
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Digital Industry Sentiment Index climbed to 54.1 in the first quarter this year from 53.0 in the fourth quarter of 2023 based on an improving economy, helped by recent stimulus campaigns.
Yaowarat shines in 'Rockstar' video
News, Published on 29/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Yaowarat and its vicinity to attract foreign visitors after the release of a music video from Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal featured the area, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
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).