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What 2019 brought to Thailand's strongest industry
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2019
» Life reviews the highlights of the tourism sector during the past 12 months.
New Year ignites tourism
News, Published on 03/02/2019
» Red lanterns are not only lighting up Phuket during the Chinese New Year festival, but also delighting tourist operators.
Rice and mango banquet no way to show 'we care'
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 22/01/2019
» How far will almost five tonnes of sticky rice and mango go in assuring Chinese tourists that it's now safe to travel to Thailand and that one of the country's top ministers has adopted a more respectful attitude towards them?
Can safety standards be salvaged?
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 20/11/2018
» Are we supposed to be in shock? Or has shoddiness become the standard for investigations into major accidents so there is no need to feel perturbed?
Buses must earn hike
News, Postbag, Published on 20/11/2018
» Re: "Bus firms demand fare hikes to improve service", (BP, Nov 19).
'Phoenix' had serious design flaws, finds initial probe
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/11/2018
» Phuket: Police investigators and forensic officials are gearing up for the next phase of investigation now that the Phoenix tour boat that sank and killed dozens of Chinese visitors in July has been pulled from the bottom of the sea.
China outreach aims to rescue tourism
Business, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thai travel agencies are mobilising efforts to woo back Chinese travellers in the wake of July's deadly Phuket boat disaster and amid rising competition from neighbouring countries by promoting second-tier provinces and appealing to authorities to ease visa requirements.
'Phoenix' owner faces civil suit
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/08/2018
» The Marine Department will lodge a civil lawsuit against the owner of the Phoenix for failing to salvage the ship, which sank off the coast of Phuket last month, killing 47 Chinese tourists.
Tourists should have insurance, forum told
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/07/2018
» Travel insurance should be mandatory for visitors to Thailand to ease the burden on the tourist compensation fund, a seminar was told Wednesday.
Phuket must face demons, or end is nigh
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/07/2018
» My condolences to the families of the 47 Chinese holidaymakers who were killed when the diving boat they were on sank in the waters off Phuket in a fierce storm on July 5. It's a massive loss.