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Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves
AFP, Published on 09/03/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
When, how will air travel recover?
Oped, Published on 06/07/2023
» Global commercial air travel demand reached 90% of pre-Covid levels in May 2023, according to Bain & Company's Air Traffic Demand Forecast Model. A complete rebound is anticipated in the first half of 2024, primarily driven by the resumption of Chinese air travel. However, current recovery trends may be dampened by the evolving macroeconomic environment. A potential recession and rising inflationary pressure could adversely affect leisure travellers' disposable income in the next two years and delay full air travel recovery.
Indonesia regains upper-middle income rank on growth rebound
Published on 03/07/2023
» A strong post-pandemic rebound has pushed Indonesia back into the upper-middle income band of countries, according to the World Bank, putting it back on track to pursue its high-income status goal.
Outbound market keeps focus on Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/06/2023
» Asian countries are engaged in fierce competition for the Thai outbound travel market, banking on increased flight capacity compared with last year.
Chinese arrivals weak this year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2023
» The number of Chinese visitors might not reach the government's target of 5 million this year as arrivals in the first four months were lower than expected.
TAT anticipates 6m European visitors
Business, Published on 09/03/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 6 million tourists from Europe this year, roughly 80% of the pre-pandemic total, generating more than 420 billion baht as part of total revenue of 1.5 trillion baht by year-end.
Covid fears, high prices curb Chinese group tours
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/02/2023
» China's travel agencies have resumed promotion of overseas package tours in an effort to jump start the tourism sector, but they could face a hard time finding customers ready to travel abroad.
Orthodox Ethiopians make Christmas wish for peace
AFP, Published on 07/01/2023
» LALIBELA, Ethiopia "I was able to come this year because there is peace," says Asme Mamo as he joins crowds of worshippers celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela.
Hong Kong's actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2023
» Coronavirus: Hong Kong's actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily, HKU expert says while arguing risks from reopening border with mainland China are small.