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Operators vie with inflation, high interest rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2024
» Despite an upbeat projection for the Thai tourism industry, some businesses are struggling with high inflation and elevated interest rates, which require government action to remedy, according to Onyx Hospitality Group.
Airline projects robust revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2024
» Bangkok Airways projects 20% growth this year in passenger revenue as demand revives and the company adjusts its pricing strategy, with forward bookings robust for Songkran and the second quarter.
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
U-tapao expansion likely delayed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2023
» U-tapao airport expects a delay to the first phase of its expansion plans as some conditions have not been approved by authorities, with the carrying capacity reduced to less than 12 million passengers in the initial stages, says U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA).
Thais eager to welcome Chinese coming via rail
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2022
» Thai tourism should benefit from the Laos-China high-speed railway, with at least 3 million Chinese travelling via this channel once the mainland permits outbound travel, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).