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TAT board revises down income target for 2017
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/07/2016
» The board of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised down its target for tourism-related income next year, citing concerns about economic problems and the political situation after the charter referendum.
Law amendment stirs unease
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» Local tour operators are concerned about the possible impact of a legal amendment that would set a minimum price for tour services.
TCC seeks incentives for hotel upgrades
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/05/2016
» The private sector is seeking alternative solutions to promote tourism after the Board of Investment's refusal to offer any privileges for hotel renovation work.
THA seeks green incentives
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/05/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) will ask the government to raise environmental awareness in the tourism industry and offer incentives to prod hoteliers to develop eco-friendly hotels.
New state tourism website slated for Q4
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to kick off its own website as a new tourism information gateway and sales channel in the fourth quarter to serve growing independent travellers to Thailand.
Authorities prepare New Year blessings
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will today submit for cabinet consideration three measures aimed at encouraging domestic and foreign tourists.
Authorities prepare New Year blessings
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will submit to the cabinet on Tuesday three requests for measures aimed at encouraging domestic and foreign tourists.
Hotels pare outlook in bomb's wake
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 25/08/2015
» Last week's deadly bombing at the Ratchaprasong intersection has prompted two SET-listed hotel companies to revise down their full-year revenue growth projections.
Zero-dollar tour agents targeted
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/07/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is stepping up its efforts to crack down on Thai proxy agents working with Chinese tour companies selling zero-dollar packages.
Malaysia poaching foreign film shoots
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/04/2014
» Thailand's status as Asean's leading movie shooting location is under threat as Malaysia ramps up special tax holidays and other incentive packages to lure foreign film crews as well as opening integrated media production studio facilities.