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PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
Hotels worry as another German firm goes bust
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/06/2024
» Another tour firm in Germany has filed for bankruptcy, but the impact should be less than the recent FTI insolvency, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Calls to revive 'red cars' in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Chiang Mai seeks solution to smog
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/11/2023
» As the smog season draws nearer, Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the government to speed up the passage of the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector.
Prices of 20 essential items likely to be cut
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/09/2023
» The government is likely to start reducing the prices of 20 essential items next month, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Tourist's sexy clip shocks baht bus operator
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2023
» A baht bus cooperative in Chiang Mai wants to make sure there is no repeat of a foreign woman passenger seen in videos sexily exposing herself on the back of a downtown red bus.
Tourism fee to start by September
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/04/2023
» The tourism and sports minister has confirmed that collection of the 300-baht tourism fee will not be delayed beyond September, while the ministry plans to ask police to clear out "zero-dollar tours" and illegal tours.
B300 tourism fee postponed
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Tourism operators are calling for clearer measures regarding the 300-baht tourism fee after the tourism and sports minister said levy collection will be delayed from June to September.
Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/04/2023
» Fears are growing that the influx of Chinese visitors will lead to the return of questionable or illegal tourist practices.