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Travel insurance in focus
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 25/02/2016
» The surge in foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand is putting pressure on the Tourism and Sports Ministry to find effective measures to compel them to buy travel insurance.
Hospitality, M&As drive Minor's profits
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/02/2016
» SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) has posted a 2015 net profit of 7 billion baht, up 60% from 2014, on revenue of 48.1 billion, up by 21%.
Warning over competition in Asean
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thailand's tourism industry should quickly solve its labour shortage and upgrade the language skills of Thai staff if the country wants to remain a top destination in Asean.
Erawan plans B10bn expansion of hotels
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/02/2016
» SET-listed Erawan Group Plc (ERW) is aiming to invest 10 billion baht to expand its hotel business, mainly in Thailand and the Philippines, over the next five years.
Spike in tourist deaths sparks ministry concern
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/02/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is working to address the issue of tourist safety after a 54% jump in the number of foreign tourists who lost their lives in Thailand last year.
TAT seeking B780m for domestic push
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/02/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to ask for a special budget of 780 million baht from the government to stimulate domestic tourism in the low season this year.
Chiang Mai bloom has Chinese aroma
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/02/2016
» Tourism operators in Chiang Mai are enjoying a banner February thanks to cold weather and a number of festivals.
Northern star
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/02/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using its Discover Thainess campaign to attract foreign tourists to "Hidden Gems" -- 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.
Tourism firms to look next door
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/02/2016
» Thai tourism and hospitality businesses are being urged to tap into Myanmar and Cambodia to cash in on growing tourism in the two neighbouring countries.
Dasta earmarks two areas for sustainable growth
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/02/2016
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) will add two new designated tourism areas, Chiang Rai's Chiang Saen and Hua Hin-Cha-am, aiming to distribute tourism revenue to communities.