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Hotel price cuts spurred by economy
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/04/2016
» The current economic downturn has pushed Thai people to tighten their belts, with a number of big hotel chains feeling the pinch and offering big discounts on rooms to stay afloat.
Airbnb draws scrutiny as hotels seek fairness
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/03/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has joined with the Interior Ministry to impose measures to supervise business fairness and safety for tourists who book daily rental accommodations via the Airbnb website.
Travel agents urge controls on foreign booking websites
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/11/2015
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) is asking the government to supervise online travel bookings more closely after finding unfair competition between Thai and foreign companies.
Samui hotels hold room rates
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/10/2015
» The Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS) forecasts the average hotel room rate on the island will remain stable until 2017 due to fierce competition and supply from illegal accommodation.
Russians give Pattaya a big miss
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/12/2014
» The sharp devaluation of Russia's rouble has dealt a big blow to Thai tourism with falling reservations from Russian tourists during this high season.
Erawan Group aims to lead listed peers
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/03/2013
» The SET-listed Erawan Group (ERW) has set an ambitious target of having the highest asset value among listed hotel companies by 2015 through investments in all segments.