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Foreign film shoots in line for more perks
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2016
» Revenue from foreign movies shot in Thailand is expected to reach at least 9 billion baht within two years after the launch of a cash rebate programme next year, according to the Tourism Department.
TAT: Charm South Koreans away from close rivals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/02/2016
» Thailand needs to upgrade its tourism products and services before losing a large number of South Korean visitors to Vietnam and the Philippines, warns the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Big-budget film crews will receive tax rebate exposure
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/09/2015
» The government's new tax incentive for foreign big-budget films shot in Thailand is expected to boost revenue from these shoots substantially.
That old time feeling
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/04/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using a Discover Thainess gimmick to lure foreign tourists to visit 12 overlooked provinces most people miss on their trips here.
TAT bets on allure of the North
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/01/2015
» Nan, Lampang and Phetchabun — three growing tourist destinations — will spearhead efforts to boost tourism in the North and generate over 100 billion baht revenue this year.
Scenic Pai ways
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2014
» The hit Chinese comedy Lost in Thailand (2012) made Chiang Mai a hot destination for tourists from China, and now it is weaving its spell to revive the fortunes of Mae Hong Son province, particularly Pai district.
Bridge boosts visitors from China
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/04/2014
» Tourism in Chiang Khong has been booming since the opening of the fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge thanks to arrivals of tourists from southern China, but development of this district of the northern province of Chiang Rai is proving difficult.
Malaysia poaching foreign film shoots
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/04/2014
» Thailand's status as Asean's leading movie shooting location is under threat as Malaysia ramps up special tax holidays and other incentive packages to lure foreign film crews as well as opening integrated media production studio facilities.
TrueVisions partners with local firms
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/12/2012
» Leading pay-TV operator TrueVisions is looking to expand its cable TV audience to 3.5 million households by collaborating with 300 local cable TV operators by the end of 2013.
Database in pipeline to help sector
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/09/2010
» The newly established Tourism Development Department will work closely with local authorities to build a reliable tourism database and improve tourist attractions.