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Seeking a slice of the pie
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» While the government's economic stimulus budget of 157 billion baht is scheduled for final approval later this month, the value of funding requests received from various ministries exceeds 400 billion baht.
'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2025
» Hotels in the South have yet to feel any impact from the White Lotus HBO series filmed in Thailand, as the volatile global economy and safety concerns regarding the country have affected prospective tourists' decision-making.
Leveraging Thailand's superyacht exposure
Oped, Published on 19/04/2025
» The feature of the 117-foot (35.7-metre) catamaran Spacecat in the television series The White Lotus Season 3, set in the Gulf of Thailand and in the waters around Phuket, highlights the potential of Thailand's superyacht charter market. Delivered in November 2022 by Silver Yachts, the vessel showcased luxury against the backdrop of Thailand. This visibility presents an opportunity to further develop Thailand's luxury tourism and service industry, moving beyond glamour to build a sustainable sector that could drive economic growth. Thailand has significant assets; strategic support can help this industry thrive.
B10bn revenue target for foreign film shoots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Tourism Department has raised its target for revenue from foreign film production in Thailand this year to 10 billion baht from 7.5 billion, helped by offers of a 30% cash rebate incentive to lure large productions.
Trump tariffs imperil Samui boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring the US market for any potential impact from the new US tariff policy, while tourism operators in Samui fear the taxes could spoil the opportunity to reap profits from The White Lotus TV series due to weakened purchasing power.
Thai outlook dims after deadly quake, raising chance of rate cut
Published on 31/03/2025
» Thailand’s economic outlook is worsening after the deadly March 28 Myanmar earthquake, adding to pressure for another interest rate cut next month to support the sluggish economy, according to analysts.
Bangkok Airways keen on passenger numbers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Airways is aiming for a post-pandemic high of 4.7 million passengers this year, based on optimism about Thai tourism driven by interest in HBO's The White Lotus TV series.
Regional shares sink as trade war worries mount
Business, Published on 29/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks slid yesterday with heavy selling in South Korea and Japan, while safe-haven gold traded at a record high as the latest tariff salvo from US President Donald Trump stoked investor worries of an all-out trade war.
Trump trade signals keep investors on edge
Business, Published on 22/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets traded within a tight range yesterday as investors anxiously awaited US President Donald Trump's next trade war moves, following a busy week of central bank meetings that further frayed nerves.
Samui hotel bookings spike on TV fame
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/03/2025
» Room rates at luxury hotels on Koh Samui have surged by 40-50% after season 3 of The White Lotus aired two weeks ago, but they still have not reached the peak levels recorded in Phuket and Bangkok, according to property consultant JLL.