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Stimulation or stagnation?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» The business sector is calling for multiple government stimulus measures, especially tax incentives and a household debt reduction scheme, to revive the economy and give the public a New Year's gift.
JR East to increase fares by 7%
Kyodo News, Published on 07/12/2024
» TOKYO — East Japan Railway Company said Friday it has applied to the transport ministry to raise its train fares by an average 7.1% beginning March 2026, its first blanket fare hike since the company's establishment in 1987.
Korean turmoil dents equity trading sentiment
Published on 07/12/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell on Friday as political turmoil in South Korea weighed on sentiment. But Chinese shares climbed to three-week highs as investors scooped up tech shares ahead of a policy meeting that will set new targets for the economy.
Sukosol expects full recovery this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Sukosol Group expects a full recovery from the pandemic this year thanks to robust tourism, especially in the luxury sector, while the group says its The Siam hotel brand is expanding to Chiang Mai in 2027.
Phuket unfazed by threats against Israelis
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/12/2024
» Israel's warning of a terrorist threat against Israeli citizens in the region should not impact Phuket, a popular destination for Israeli tourists, as safety and security measures have been tightened, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
B62bn in tourism revenue predicted over New Year
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Thailand is expecting 62 billion baht in tourism revenue, a 23% increase year-on-year, for the upcoming New Year holiday period, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phuket cabaret seen as lucrative cash cow
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/12/2024
» Phuket cabaret is a "soft power" of the province that can generate over 200 million baht in revenue a year, according to provincial governor Sophon Suwanrat.
Dow Leads Mangrove Cleanup, Recycling Over 2.2 Tonnes
Published on 03/12/2024
» Dow Thailand Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability with its second annual "Save the Mangroves, Reduce Waste" campaign. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Thailand Mangrove Alliance and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, brought together government agencies, employees, and over 400 community volunteers to restore mangroves in Rayong Province.
PTT expects uptick next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/12/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc expects a better business performance next year thanks to higher energy demand and an improving Thai economy, though energy prices are likely to decline.
CPN allots B1bn to enlarge Phuket mall
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/12/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has earmarked 1 billion baht to expand Central Phuket's Floresta Zone with an additional 20,000 square metres for luxury brands catering to high-end customers, 70% of whom are foreigners.