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Bangkok hotels packed thanks to Blackpink concerts
Published on 06/10/2025
» Blackpink’s upcoming “Deadline” concerts in Bangkok are expected to drive full occupancy at hotels near Rajamangala National Stadium, in line with Thailand’s growing “gig tripping” trend, where up to 40% of the crowds attending music events can consist of foreign attendees.
Short-term help expected
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The government led by Anutin Charnvirakul began its term on Oct 1 under a four-month mandate, ahead of the expected dissolution of parliament and upcoming general elections.
New government boosts confidence in Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/10/2025
» Equity strategists are raising their year-end estimates for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, citing improving domestic political stability and likely interest rate cuts under the new Bank of Thailand governor that could lift corporate earnings and investor sentiment.
Hoteliers of the year
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/10/2025
» Stelliers, one of Asia’s hotelier award platforms, unveiled the winners of the Stelliers Asia 2025 Awards at Capella Bangkok, recently.
The 1 Introduces ‘The 1 to The World’
Published on 02/10/2025
» The 1, Thailand’s No. 1 digital lifestyle and loyalty platform under Central Group, has unveiled a new benchmark with “The 1 to The World” – exclusive global privileges that accompany members wherever they travel. In collaboration with Central Group’s international department stores and strategic partners, The 1 is elevating loyalty experiences beyond borders, offering seamless benefits at world-class destinations abroad.
True CyberSafe Wins 2025 National Innovation Award
Published on 02/10/2025
» True Corporation’s commitment to innovation has been recognised on the national stage as True CyberSafe, the company’s intelligent cyber-threat protection system, won the 2025 National Innovation Award in the Social and Environmental category. The achievement reflects True’s role in developing innovations that help build a safe, trusted and reliable digital society for every Thai connection. On this occasion, Dr Chutima Aimchotchawalit (right), Chairman of the National Innovation Board of Thailand, presented the 2025 National Innovation Award in the Social and Environmental category, Large and Medium Enterprise segment, to True Corporation Plc., represented by Mr Sharad Mehrotra (centre), Chief Consumer Business Officer, and Dr Naetchanok Wipatasinlapin (left), Head of Sustainability Division, in recognition of True’s outstanding innovation initiatives that deliver clear and lasting value to society and the nation.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
Calls for 24-hour Sadao checkpoint
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/10/2025
» The number of arrivals and revenue from the Malaysian tourism market can increase by 20-30% if bribery at the border is resolved and the new government extends the operating hours of border checkpoints, according to Hat Yai tourism operators.
Minister urged to up marketing spend to lure more visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) wants the new tourism and sports minister to increase funding for marketing, incentives and chartered flights so that Thailand can compete with neighbouring countries and attract at least 35.5 million foreign tourists.
Tourism at a crossroads
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2025
» China's Golden Week starts tomorrow, when over a billion mainland Chinese people return to their homes to celebrate with their families or go travelling abroad. In the lead-up to this, the Thai government, especially the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), have been working hard to urge Chinese travellers to visit the Land of Smiles.