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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.
Northern star
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/02/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using 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.
Foodie paradise
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 01/08/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using its “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign to lure foreign tourists to hidden gems — 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.
Pattaya eyes visitor quota on Koh Lan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/07/2015
» Pattaya authorities are looking at ways to limit the number of visitors to Koh Lan as growing problems from rubbish and wastewater are ruining the island's nature.
On the right track
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/04/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using its "2015 Discover Thainess" campaign to lure foreign tourists to some hidden gems — 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.
That old time feeling
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/04/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using a Discover Thainess gimmick to lure foreign tourists to visit 12 overlooked provinces most people miss on their trips here.
Minister spells out long-term plans
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/10/2014
» Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul is working on long-term tourism strategies and plans that will bear fruit from next year.
Foreign monopoly on diving schools bothers Thai instructor
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/08/2012
» Some 90% of diving schools in Thailand are run by overseas operators, resulting in the country losing large amounts of revenue to foreigners at the expense of Thailand's natural resources, says Palang Yimpanich, the owner of Sport Time Dive Center.
Whither the boutique hotel?
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/04/2012
» Chances for small hoteliers to expand their business is limited, even if they're located at world-class tourism destinations such as Koh Phangan, home to the infamous Full Moon parties, and diving hotspot Koh Tao.