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Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Araya Land bullish following strong sales
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/04/2025
» Araya Land Development is predicting a positive business outlook following its entry into the industrial estate business and the subsequent sale of half of its industrial land to foreign investors.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep sinking
Published on 22/04/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
Smart Park sparks South Korea interest
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/12/2024
» South Korean entrepreneurs have expressed an interest in investing in the new Smart Park Industrial Estate in Rayong, meant to serve targeted industries such as digital technology, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
IEAT hoping campaign boosts GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has launched a new investment campaign dubbed "Now Thailand", aiming to have investment play a major role in boosting GDP.
New PM's policies under microscope
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» Business leaders are eager to know the direction of Thai economic policies after the Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected prime minister, which could cause a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape.
IEAT touts clean energy estates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2024
» The Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate and its deep-sea port in Rayong will be developed to have a clean new look under a plan to replace fossil fuel-derived energy with renewable energy to serve growing demand among companies committed to carbon dioxide reduction, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
TAT focuses on high value, sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In order to fix the low level of competitiveness of Thai tourism, the industry must shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven strategy, said the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
New IEAT projects aim to attract ESG investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to launch new projects this year for prospective investors interested in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles while operating businesses at its industrial estates.
Preparing for the green utility tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a green utility tariff (GUT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.