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Nok Air eyes B4.88bn for recovery effort
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/07/2022
» Nok Air is raising 4.88 billion baht in funding under a rehabilitation process to prepare for recovery while eyeing the opportunity to operate a new hub at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Hoteliers deride government proposal for dual pricing
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 08/07/2022
» Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is "impractical" and demanding the administration roll out effective promotions to spur tourism sentiment in an effort to increase room rates.
New Tour Teaw Thai gets tepid response
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/10/2021
» The new Tour Teaw Thai, which helps subsidise 40% of tour packages of up to 5,000 baht to one million people, received lukewarm feedback from both travellers and tour operators despite the start of new travel season.
Pattaya shifting towards quarantine-free travel
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/09/2021
» Pattaya is pivoting towards quarantine-free travel under sealed routes as it hopes to increase its appeal despite pricey Covid-19 testing.
Nok Air imagines shift to premium segment in rehab plan
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/08/2021
» Nok Air plans to add 5 billion baht in liquidity through a five-year rehabilitation plan starting next year as it prepares to shift segments to premium service.
Phuket's long and winding road towards recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2021
» Despite tourism operators and tourism-related agencies giving their blood, sweat and tears to ensure that the Phuket sandbox scheme marked the country's reopening on July 1, their work is not yet complete. Instead, it just marks the beginning of a long road towards recovery.
Package for senior visitors put on hold
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/01/2021
» The spike in coronavirus infections in Thailand has delayed the launch of a new tourism stimulus package targeting senior travellers until March, while the Tourism and Sports Ministry will discuss a plan to set up a tourism fund by this month.
ADT looks to elderly for extra 1m trips
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/10/2020
» The Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) has introduced tour packages targeting the elderly in a push to stimulate an additional 1 million domestic trips, providing job opportunities and preventing business closures.
Capella opening first brand hotel in Chao Phraya Estate
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/09/2020
» Capella Bangkok is introducing its first hotel under Capella Hotels and Resorts in Thailand this year, shifting focus to the domestic market amid the slowdown.
ADT chief readies wellness package to tap elderly market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/08/2020
» The newly elected president of the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) aims to offer a wellness tourism package targeting the elderly to help shore up the stagnant domestic market struggling with the fallout from the outbreak.