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Airlines push Pita to help reduce expenses
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/07/2023
» Airlines are urging the new government to relieve the huge burden from exaggerated operational costs, which is 15-20% higher than in other countries, attributed largely to taxes on fuel, revenue and importing aircraft, saying this issue should be fixed within the first 100 days.
Cannabis issue still causing jitters
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2023
» Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.
Tourism making gradual recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/12/2022
» The recovery rate of Thai tourism was slower than in neighbouring countries because of a shortage of flights and the absence of key markets such as China, according to leading regional travel tech companies.
TCT says local industry lagging
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/08/2022
» Thai tourism is lagging behind neighbouring countries in terms of tourism development and practical solutions to cushion the impact of the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and economic setbacks, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Proposal to ease visa rules put forward
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2022
» Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year.
Tourism hit by safety, security woes
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/06/2022
» Thailand's ranking in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 dropped to 36th from 35th place, with safety and security plunging to the lower end of the table, while neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam posted improvements.
Thailand drops down global tourism index
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/05/2022
» Thailand’s ranking in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021 dropped to 36th from 35th place, with safety and security plunging to the lower end of the table, while neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam posted improvements.
Tourism ministry unveils portal to assist visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2021
» Thailand has launched a new tourism website, aiming to make travel to the country easier for the 8-15 million tourists expected to visit next year.
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2021
» The tourism minister has defended the country's reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.
Phuket hotels see more UK cancellations
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/08/2021
» Hotels in Phuket are seeing an influx of cancellations from the UK, while existing guests are checking out early to avoid being kept in costly self-paid quarantine when they return home.