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Save the Olympics for the locals
News, Adam Minter, Published on 08/07/2024
» The presence of the 2 million or so fans who will travel from abroad to attend the Paris 2024 Olympic games will be felt in the city's stadiums. Unfortunately, it will also be felt by the climate.
TAT sees seat capacity as key to enticing Chinese tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government target to attract 8 million Chinese tourists this year remains achievable if airlines can ramp up seat capacity to more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
World Bank cuts Thai outlook to 2.4% on weaker exports
Reuters, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, down from the 2.8% expansion projected in April, largely due to weaker-than-expected exports and public investment early in the year, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores.
Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of new local retail spending.
Factory output unexpectedly falls in May as car output down
Published on 28/06/2024
» Thailand's manufacturing production index unexpectedly fell 1.54% in May from a year earlier due to lower car production and higher energy costs, the industry ministry said on Friday.
True's growth in 5G revenue hits 15% per year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/06/2024
» True Corporation has focused on expanding its 5G usage among tourists, with 60% of inbound visitors applying for its telecom service, and the company recording 5G revenue growth of 15% per year.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
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.
Thai tourists to continue shunning South Korea
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2024
» The number of Thai tourists visiting South Korea is expected to continue declining in the second half year-on-year, after a sharp drop in the first four months attributed to strict immigration rules and a stagnant Thai economy.