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SET devises plan for foreign firms, family businesses
Business, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has developed a strategic business plan to attract foreign industries with operations in Thailand as well as family businesses to list on the Thai bourse, aiming to prop up market capitalisation.
Tourism revenue to miss state target by B500bn
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/06/2024
» The most realistic scenario for Thai tourism revenue this year is 3 trillion baht, missing the government goal of 3.5 trillion baht, as many target markets have been hit by an economic downturn, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket Pride runs until this Sunday
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2024
» To mark marriage equality in Thailand and Pride Month, Phuket Pride is bringing colour to the old town through a range of creative activities until Sunday. Designed around the theme of "Equality for All - Be Yourself, Be Respect, Be Proud", the local LGBTQIA2S+ community is organizing the Paradise Street Party in Soi Paradise, Patong.
Warning for makers of 'Jurassic' film
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.
The Mall Group Expands Tourism Network with 35 Partners
Published on 05/06/2024
» The Mall Group marches forward to join forces with their various tourism industry partners, including hotels, airlines, international payment platforms, travel websites, and others, to form a Tourism Ecosystem and expand the Tourism Network. This aims to attract foreign tourists, which the latest expansion has seen the partnering with 16 leading airlines, international payment platforms, and leading international travel websites to offer remarkable experiences and super special privileges, beyond any other offers for foreign tourists, at The Mall Group’s department stores. The collaboration is targeted to attract foreign tourists during June to August, which for many countries is the summer holiday period for schools.
Cabinet okays low season stimulus
Business, Published on 05/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to stimulate tourism in secondary cities during the low season.
Low net margin hampers aviation industry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/06/2024
» DUBAI: Despite forecasts of record-high revenue of nearly US$1 trillion this year, the aviation industry is hampered by a low net margin as geopolitical and economic challenges continue to affect cost management and its net-zero target, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Soft power struggles
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's 10 months in office have proven to be full of optimism, entertainment and drama. His non-stop whirlwind trips to lure investors including Microsoft, Tesla, Formula One, Tomorrowland and Art Basel to Thailand earned him the image of the salesman on a Time magazine cover. With the government's 10-month report card out and future plans in discussion, there has been both applause and confusion.
Thailand's weed legalisation dilemma
Oped, Published on 05/06/2024
» When cannabis or ganja was legalised (the plant was removed from the illicit drugs list) in 2022 by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, this led to mass confusion whereby the public misunderstood and perceived it as "liberalisation". This resulted in widespread and unregulated cannabis consumption.
Respect 'laws of nature'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/06/2024
» Today marks World Environment Day, initiated in 1973 by the United Nations Environment Programme to create a global platform aimed at inspiring positive change.