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Support key to wooing theme park brands
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2024
» To attract big-name theme park brands such as Disney, Thailand should offer intensive support, including investment incentives and infrastructure development, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Dusit urges focus on second-tier areas
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/04/2024
» The government should ensure quality tourism supply and encourage visitors to explore new destinations in second-tier areas if it wants propel the tourism industry, says Chanin Donavanik, vice-chairman of Dusit International.
Staying afloat in a turbulent market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/03/2024
» With tourists from around the world flocking back to Thailand, tourism operators are competing by upgrading their quality and offering unique services to capture strong demand.
CPN unveils Central in Nakhon Sawan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has launched Central Nakhon Sawan as a new northern hub with a mixed-use development model worth 5.8 billion baht, targeting daily foot traffic of more than 25,000, strengthened by domestic consumption.
TCEB eyes 23m Mice visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is targeting at least 23.1 million Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) visitors in its fiscal 2024, generating 136 billion baht or 75% of the level recorded in 2019.
Country wooing large-scale film productions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/10/2023
» More high-grossing films chose Thailand as a shooting location following the pandemic, with revenue from film crews reaching 4.4 billion baht from 306 movies in the first eight months of the year, according to the Tourism Department.
Green tourism on the rise
Life, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2023
» Crowded streets, bustling nightlife, and vibrant beach parties: this high season is shaping up well for Thailand, experiencing a surge in international tourists after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than depending heavily on sheer tourist numbers, the pandemic has taught us the importance of slowing down, exploring natural destinations, and allowing environments to recover from reduced capacity, waste, and environmental footprint.
Call for more low-cost airports
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Thai government should consider developing a low-cost dedicated airport or terminal, especially for the two new airports in Chiang Mai and Phuket, to accelerate tourism growth, according to Tony Fernandes, the co-founder of AirAsia.
One Origin to focus on mixed-use expat projects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2023
» The developer One Origin remains unfazed by the global economic slowdown and the high level of household debt as it focuses on the mixed-use segment to capitalise on stable growth in the expat segment.
PM puts Phuket project back on agenda
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2023
» The international convention centre project in Phuket, which has been pending for several years, could be revived as the prime minister pledged to consider the proposal in order to boost the local economy.