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Industry hopes for action on bribery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/06/2023
» Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Bolt to invest B300m in local expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/06/2023
» Estonian super-app Bolt is investing 300 million baht to strengthen its footprint in Thailand as part of its Southeast Asian growth strategy.
Super apps eye other realms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/05/2023
» Super app players are focusing more on non-food delivery businesses to seek new growth opportunities in response to the maturity of the online food delivery service market.
Bangchak doubles down on oil and gas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2023
» The age of renewable energy, with electric vehicles (EVs) predicted to dominate the transport sector, has not swayed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc from the oil and gas business.
Chinese arrivals forecast to reach 1m in August
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2023
» About 161,000 Chinese tourists have entered Thailand since Beijing eased travel restrictions on Jan 8, with the total expected to reach 500,000 on May 1 and one million in August, authorities said on Friday.
Duo team up for EV sharing scheme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/02/2023
» EV Primus Co, a distributor of multiple brands of electric vehicles (EVs), has diversified its EV business by teaming up with Haupcar Co to offer an EV sharing service through a digital platform, aiming to serve the travel lifestyles of urban dwellers.
Taxi scam concerns visitors the most
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/02/2023
» Overpriced taxi services are the leading complaint among foreign tourists, along with poor garbage management and facilitation at the airport, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Operators exasperated by police scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/01/2023
» Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.
AoT works to develop travel super-app
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/12/2022
» The "Sawasdee by AoT" app, which provides airport and flight information, will be transformed into a super-app that offers a broad range of tourism-related services as the number of passengers at six AoT airports is expected to hit 90 million next year, says app developer Sky ICT Plc.
Grab banking on Phuket tuk-tuk service
Business, Published on 14/12/2022
» Super-app Grab has launched "GrabTukTuk" service in Phuket, aiming to capture tourists flocking to the southern island following the country's reopening.