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Sentiment declines again last month
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/06/2023
» Delays in establishing a new coalition government were partly blamed for a drop in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for a second consecutive month, with the May reading at 92.5 points, down from 95 in April.
Sharks, tourists jostle for space in Maya Bay
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2023
» KRABI: On any given day in Thailand's Maya Bay, up to 40 blacktip reef sharks cruise in the cyan shallows while about 4,000 tourists visit its white-sand beach flanked by towering cliffs.
Green shoots in Phangnga
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.
Phuket seeks to shift from tourism to new revenue areas
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/09/2022
» Businesses in Phuket want to pivot the province to gastronomy, international education, marinas, medical services, meetings and conventions, sports, smart city development and tuna exports to reduce dependency on the tourism sector after it was severely hit by the pandemic.
Koh Phangan firms seek cheaper ferries
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Koh Phangan are urging a lower ferry fare to the island after the price rose more than 40% this month, affecting operating and living costs for locals.
New corridors poised to draw B313bn by 2032
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/05/2022
» New regional economic corridors are estimated to draw a combined 313 billion baht worth of state and private investment between 2022 and 2032, according to a recent study.
Cruise ships will soon start returning
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/05/2022
» PHUKET: Cruise ships will soon be returning to the Andaman Sea coast in increasing numbers, with Asia's biggest cruise ship due next month, a maritime official said on Monday.
State preps perks for new economic corridors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/05/2022
» The government is set to offer the highest level of incentives for investors in the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy, innovation and high technology, R&D that increases the value of products, and human resources development to supply four new regional economic corridors.
New marina plan eyes big spenders
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2022
» The Transport Ministry will conduct a feasibility study into a marine development project in Chon Buri as part of the country's efforts to boost revenues through tourism.
New regional zones approved by panel
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/05/2022
» The Special Economic Zone Policy Committee chaired by the prime minister yesterday approved four new special economic corridors, meant to resemble the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to spur the economy and decentralise income to the regions.