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Thai AirAsia experiences drop in demand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» After enjoying a robust market throughout 2023, Thai AirAsia started to experience lower demand during the second and third quarters, which requires immediate stimulus from the government to help alleviate the stagnant local purchasing power.
Illegal tour groups forced to close as crackdown continues
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has investigated illegal tour companies offering extremely cheap packages, forcing 10 of them to close.
Tourism authority seeks deals with 11 airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking partnerships with at least 11 international airlines in an effort to bolster rising and mature markets in the second half this year.
AirAsia looks outside Asean after divestment
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/04/2024
» AirAsia wants to extend beyond Southeast Asia by offering aviation consulting and planning, separating aviation from non-aviation ventures.
Permanent visa exemption for Kazakhs near
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/02/2024
» A permanent visa exemption for Kazakh visitors to Thailand is expected to be announced by April, while Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, is planning to increase flights during the hot season to cater to growing demand.
Changes coming to airports
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/02/2024
» Traffic congestion outside the departure halls of Suvarnabhumi airport, where clusters of cars and taxis vie for parking spaces to drop off passengers, has become the norm for travellers starting their outgoing journeys from the biggest airport in the country.
Netizens hit out at pricey Phuket airfares
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/02/2024
» Social media was awash with comments this week from local travellers bemoaning the high price of airfares to Phuket.
AirAsia touts Bangkok hub to Srettha
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/01/2024
» In talks with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, AirAsia insists it plans to make Bangkok an aviation hub similar to Dubai, while calling on the government to cut the excise tax as Thailand remains one of the few countries that still has this expense.
Travel trends still sluggish
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/12/2023
» This year could prove a disappointment not only for inbound tourism, with a weaker recovery than expected, but also for outbound tourism as only 60-70% of the total of Thais that travelled overseas in 2019 are slated to do so in 2023.
Resistance to longer opening hours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/11/2023
» Pattaya's tourism operators are against the proposal to extend the opening time of entertainment venues until 4am to include establishments located on the beachfront road as it would cause more trouble with residents in the neighbourhood and potentially further deteriorate the area's reputation in relation to the sex industry.