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TAT, Alipay+ team up to woo Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Alipay+, a cross-border mobile payment platform operated by Ant International, aiming to attract more tourists to Thailand during the low season.
Tourists tipped to fuel ride-hailing boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/05/2024
» The Thai tourism recovery should propel ride-hailing services this year, even during the low season, says Grab Thailand.
Slowdown weighs on current account
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2024
» Thailand's waning appeal in terms of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), an uneven tourism recovery and the currency outlook are pressuring the country's current account surplus, which is still below the pre-pandemic level, says BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
Stark reality behind economic figures
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/05/2024
» At the time of writing this, the official Q1 GDP has not been announced by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). I expect the growth figure will be around 1.2%. My own estimation, using the Output Approach and actual sectoral production index, gives a growth figure of 0.98%. Detailed data are in the below table.
Siam Piwat gets behind push to host 'World Pride' in 2030
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/05/2024
» Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer, is reinforcing its support for diversity, equality and inclusion with its "The Celebration: Right to Love" campaign that celebrates the same-sex marriage bill coming into force by year-end, preparing Thailand to be a potential host for "World Pride" in 2030.
Scoot begins Singapore-Samui flights
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/05/2024
» Samui hopes for an increase in holidaymakers from Singapore now a second airline has begun regular flights to the island from the city state.
Foreigners lead the way in condo market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2024
» Foreign buyers dominated the condo market in the first quarter of 2024, with new launches focused on major tourist destinations, amounting to a combined investment value of more than 56.6 billion baht.
Bangkok occupancy rates bounce back in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2024
» Hotel occupancy rates in Bangkok during the first quarter of 2024 bounced back close to pre-pandemic levels, primarily fuelled by an influx of Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) travellers.
Platinum Invites You to Show “Fresh Idea” with “Fresh Fashion”
Published on 13/05/2024
» Mrs. Suthita Bhirombhakdi, Executive Vice President of The Platinum Group Public Company Limited, stated that, as ASEAN’s leading fashion shopping centre for wholesale and retail, Platinum Fashion Mall offers fashion products that are always fresh and up to date, winning the hearts of both Thai and foreign customers for a long time. At the end of 2023, the “Platinum PROUD” campaign was launched to celebrate the 18th anniversary, emphasising the brand refresh under the concept of “Platinum Bringing Fresh Fashion to You” through viral videos on social media channels. The campaign has received positive feedback, with many influencers, KOLs, and shoppers showing interest in using the service, creating looks, and sharing their fun shopping experiences.
War of independence
Business, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.