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Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/04/2024
» Tourism operators have mixed views on increasingly louder calls for elected provincial governors to replace appointed heads.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/03/2024
» Despite a high mortgage rejection rate in the low-income segment, SET-listed Index Living Mall (ILM) saw this group become one of the fastest-growing segments last year, prompting the company to expand its brand to be competitive through the sale of non-branded furniture and affordable products made in China.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/03/2024
» Airlines have applauded the government's policy to develop the country as an aviation hub, but remain concerned about congestion at key airports, which requires time and a large investment in order to serve growing demand.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/11/2023
» The tourism fund derived from collecting fees from foreign tourists would primarily be reserved for state agencies for tourism development, rather than private sector soft loans, according to the organisers.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/09/2023
» The furore surrounding costly hotel rates for a study trip taken by a group of Thai MPs to Singapore has shed light on the low average daily rate (ADR) of hotels in Thailand, which fares poorly compared with its regional peers, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/06/2023
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the new government to establish the country as a destination for retirees, while calling for the removal of regulatory barriers pertaining to supply development.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to collect a 300-baht tourism fee from all foreign passport holders visiting Thailand by June, while expatriates can ask for a refund at a later date.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2022
» The National Tourism Policy Committee is preparing to set up a subcommittee to integrate soft power promotion into the tourism industry and develop a cost-of-living index for travel destinations.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/08/2022
» Landlords in the hotel sector have raised concerns about the government's policy to confiscate vacant land which has not been utilised for 10 years as there are no proper schemes or environment-related laws from state authorities to help develop the land for public benefit.
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/06/2022
» Thailand's ranking in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 dropped to 36th from 35th place, with safety and security plunging to the lower end of the table, while neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam posted improvements.