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Cabinet shelves hotel room fee levy
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to extend the fee exemption for hotel operators of 40 baht per room per year for a period of two years, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, to reduce the expenses of hoteliers affected by the pandemic.
Agency campaign highlights central Thailand attractions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to promote the central region, with flights connecting to the South and the Northeast, targeting tourism revenue for the region of 465 billion baht this year.
TAT targets B7bn revenue for Ranong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set its sights on increasing the tourism revenue of Ranong province to 7 billion baht this year, up from 6.72 billion baht in 2023.
Making waves
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2023
» A passion for water sports led Parva "Birdie" Nakasai to establish the luxury yacht business Vanora Co, which offers underwater trips to explore Thailand's coral reefs.
Chamber of Commerce wants to boost 10 secondary provinces
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2023
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has called on the government to speed up developing public infrastructure in 10 second-tier tourism provinces, to boost tourism revenue while promoting them as new primary attractions.
Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.
Food event transactions increase by 81%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/05/2023
» The food and beverage trade event Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2023 ended on Saturday and generated up to 120 billion baht in transactions, outstripping the original target of 70 billion baht.
Consumers buoyant about tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for the 10th straight month in March, reaching the highest level in 37 months, boosted by the positive impact of easing Covid-19 outbreaks and the recovery of domestic tourism, which has left consumers feeling happier and more optimistic.
Ministries told to monitor prices at hotels, eateries
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has directed relevant agencies to keep an eye on prices at hotels and restaurants, which have reportedly skyrocketed following the rapid recovery of tourism.
NESDC prunes 2023 growth view to 2.7-3.7%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/02/2023
» The government's planning unit has downgraded its economic growth forecast to 2.7-3.7% for this year from 3-4% estimated in November last year, largely attributed to the global slowdown and declining exports.