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Thomas Cook leads to lower arrivals goal
Published on 24/09/2019
» The closure of the world’s oldest travel firm, Thomas Cook, has prompted Thailand to cut its arrivals target from Britain from an estimated 1 million this year.
Centel lauds measures to revitalise tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/08/2019
» SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) is confident that the government's fresh stimulus measures and looser visa policy will help revive tourism and benefit the hotel business.
Heavy rain raises flash flood risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/08/2019
» Several days of continuous rain have forced several provinces to deal with the threat of flash floods and landslides as water levels continue to rise.
Not what it seems
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/08/2019
» As you can see on the map, Klong Yai district is a narrow strip of land that extends from the main part of Trat province. Flanked by the Gulf of Thailand on one side and the mountains of western Cambodia on the other, it doesn't look like a place where much has happened.
Thai tourism still wounded
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/06/2019
» Next week will mark the one-year anniversary of the fatal tour boat accident in Phuket, and Thai tourism is still paying the price from the incident.
Tour operators want better marine protection system
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2019
» The temporary closure for rehabilitation of several famous marine national parks and coastal sites, including Maya Bay and the Similan and Surin islands in southern Thailand, and more recently Samae San island on the east coast, has drawn mixed reactions from stakeholders.
'The beach' gets makeover
News, Published on 19/05/2019
» It was a bold move for the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to close Maya Bay, a world-famous beach, for two years to allow the local ecosystems to recover.
More than 'som tam'
News, Postbag, Published on 11/05/2019
» It is indeed good news to know that the Maya Bay closure will be extended until 2021. (BP, May 9). Last year's closure resulted in ecological recovery, which is a promising sign. To be frank, I previously did not think Thais could put short-term self interest aside and cooperate for long-term benefits. It's also good news that they will implement the online e-ticketing system for transparency purposes.
Maya Bay to remain closed till mid-2021
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation decided on Wednesday to extend the closure of world-famous Maya Bay for another two years. It is now due to reopen in the middle of 2021.
Maya Bay to remain closed until mid-2021
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation decided on Wednesday to extend the closure of world-famous Maya Bay for another two years. It is now due to reopen in the middle of 2021.