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Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
Seacon forecasts 10-15% revenue growth
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/02/2024
» Seacon, one of the country's oldest homebuilders, says demand for large homes and an improving economy will help drive revenue this year to 2.3 billion baht.
Organiser upbeat on growing expenditure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2024
» Growing expenditure at food and packaging trade shows signifies a recovering economy and positive momentum for business tourism this year, with Thailand remaining a popular destination for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment, according to trade show organiser Informa Markets Thailand.
Informa upbeat on outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2023
» The sluggish Chinese economy fuelled a strong growth in Chinese exhibitors and buyers who have pivoted to Thailand to seek new trade opportunities, according to exhibition organiser Informa Market.
Convention bureau cuts Mice outlook to B96bn
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2023
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has downgraded the revenue forecast for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment to 96 billion baht, less than half the level recorded in 2019, attributed to a subdued Chinese market.
Informa optimistic on Mice outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/07/2023
» Business events would reap benefits from the tourism industry's positive momentum and gain new show profiles this year, with the stability of the country's political situation being a factor to watch, according to Informa Markets Thailand.
TAT forecasts tourism revenue of B3tn in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident the industry can garner revenue of 3 trillion baht next year, matching the level of 2019.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Operators seek tourism law reform following scam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2023
» Tour operators are calling for tourism laws to be reformed to protect travel agents, not only customers, following an alleged Japan tour scam worth 14 million baht.
Organic food serves as lure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/01/2023
» The Thai Organic Consumer Association (TOCA) is hoping to drive organic tourism with Phuket as a pilot province, in a bid to connect hotels and consumers with farmers through digital technology and incentive reward programmes.