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TAT ups local target to B900bn
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/03/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set a challenging new target for domestic tourism revenue of 900 billion baht this year, up from 790 billion in 2015.
Airbnb draws scrutiny as hotels seek fairness
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/03/2016
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has joined with the Interior Ministry to impose measures to supervise business fairness and safety for tourists who book daily rental accommodations via the Airbnb website.
Tourism in bloom
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/11/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is employing its Discover Thainess campaign to attract foreign tourists to "Hidden Gems" -- 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.
Fun fairs lack safety measures, says EIT
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/08/2015
» The Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) is urging government agencies to improve safety measures for amusement equipment at mobile fun fairs, saying 60% of them operate without basic safety standards.
TCC urges clear direction for industry
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/06/2015
» Thailand can expect to welcome 40-50 million foreign tourists annually by 2020 if it has a good tourism master plan, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC).
Strong push for tourism gains
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/01/2015
» The government has assigned the Tourism and Sports Ministry to push for a serious recovery in tourism this year and to develop tourism quality in the future.
Rule for licensing rumoured
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/07/2012
» The honeymoon period for non-licensed hotels is going to end as the Interior Ministry will issue a new rule to regulate them this October, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Industry group keen on small-hotel registration
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/02/2012
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) welcomes the Interior Ministry's proposed amendment of the Building Control Act to register small, non-licensed accommodations as hotels.
Businesses fear for campaign
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/02/2012
» Thailand's campaign to host the World Expo in 2020 could be upset now the Foreign Ministry stands to get involved, businesses say.