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Baht’s biggest rally since 1998 threatens tourism, exports
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand's baht is on course for its biggest quarterly gain since the Asian financial crisis, threatening to derail a recovery in the nation's key tourism and export industries.
Thailand confirms Asia’s first case of new mpox virus strain
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand became the first country in Asia to detect the new mutated strain of the mpox virus, as the pathogen spreads to more geographies after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak in Africa a new global health emergency.
Japan's flood of tourists prompts call to charge foreigners more
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/06/2024
» TOKYO - As the flood of overseas tourists shows no sign of slowing, complaints about overcrowding and poor behaviour by visitors are prompting some in Japan to look at ways of controlling the flow without losing income, including by charging higher prices for foreigners.
Visa waiver extended for Indians, Taiwanese
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a plan to extend visa exemptions for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the country seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up the sluggish economy.
Changi Airport traffic hitting pre-Covid levels
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/02/2024
» Singapore Changi Airport’s passenger volumes are expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024, the country’s transport ministry said in a written response to parliamentary questions.
Chinese, Russians among top condo buyers
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/12/2023
» Chinese and Russians have topped the list of foreign buyers of condominiums in Thailand this year, with sales surging in tourist hotspots like Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.
Economic growth slows, boosts stimulus case
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» Thailand’s economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing slumped on weak exports, supporting the case for the government to proceed with its planned US$14 billion cash handout program.
Govt mulls 90-day visas for European visitors
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2023
» Thailand may waive visa requirements for travellers from more European countries and is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events as it works to induce holidaymakers to stay longer and spend more, the government has said.
Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Chinese, Indian tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2023
» Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travellers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly US$100 billion next year.
Fewer Chinese tourists to upset Thailand's recovery goal
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/06/2023
» Thailand is likely to miss its goal of hosting 30 million foreign tourists amid fewer-than-expected visitors from China, according to RHB Banj Bhd.