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Nod for Japanese-style roadside stations
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/09/2015
» The government is set to adopt Japan's Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) scheme, a government-designated rest area found along roads and highways in Japan, initially developing them in the 12 provinces dubbed "hidden gems".
Japan tour prices to rise over safety
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/07/2014
» Japan package tour prices are expected to rise by 20% on average next month due to higher costs for operators after the Japanese government imposed stricter safety standards for tour buses.
Political deadlock damages confidence
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/02/2014
» Negative tourism sentiment is expected to continue for a while because it will take weeks for official results from the general election to be known and a new government formed.
Focus on beaches, not farms
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/02/2013
» The government must make a trade-off between agriculture and tourism if it wants to maintain leadership in the Asean tourism market, says a former finance minister.