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Operators pin hopes on Songkran
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/03/2014
» Tourism operators in Bangkok and the eastern region are pinning their hopes on a return of foreign tourists during the coming Songkran festival if the emergency decree expires on Mar 22.
Hotel demand hikes prices
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/02/2014
» An imbalance of hotel demand and supply in major tourist destinations in Asia is creating a problem of unusually high project prices.
Pan Rajthevee bids to beat slowdown
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/02/2014
» Pan Rajthevee Group, a long-established operator of skincare clinics, is confident its skincare business will still grow despite weak consumer purchasing power amid the political tensions.
Phuket, Chiang Mai unaffected by turmoil
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/01/2014
» The tourism outlook in major destinations such as Phuket and Chiang Mai remains good even though the current political deadlock is undermining the industry in Bangkok.
Protesters check in to boost hotels
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/01/2014
» Sensing an opportunity amid the crisis, upmarket hotels near Ratchaprasong and Asok intersections that have lost foreign tourists have seen an increase in Thai guests staying and dining at their premises.
Show must go on for exhibitions
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/01/2014
» Despite political unrest, major exhibitors and international organisers still intend to organise trade exhibitions in Thailand because of the country's strong economic fundamentals.
Thailand prepares for role as party host this New Year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/12/2013
» With the holiday mood remaining festive, tourism revenue during this year's five-day New Year period will reach 18.3 billion baht, estimates the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Resort holiday boom on back of cooler politics, weather
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/12/2013
» Popular resort destinations near Bangkok will be bustling from Dec 5-10 thanks to the positive atmosphere from easing political tensions.
TAT: More American visitors in 2014
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/11/2013
» American tourist arrivals will rise by 5.5% to 1.13 million next year on the back of the US economic recovery, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Kimberly-Clark looks good on paper
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/11/2013
» Kimberly-Clark Thailand, a maker of personal care products, expects revenue growth of 10% in 2014 on the back of opportunities for facial and multipurpose tissue paper.