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Sizing up the recovery scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2024
» The economic slowdown across the industrial, agricultural and trade sectors, coupled with a persistently high level of household debt, have hampered low-income earners and entrepreneurs, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Sansiri confident in Phuket's potential as economic driver
Business, Published on 29/11/2024
» Sansiri Plc, a leading real estate developer in Thailand, has reaffirmed its commitment to Phuket, emphasising the island's potential as a key strategic hub for driving economic growth.
Govt plans a 'Grand' travel year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/11/2024
» The government is gearing up for its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025", with events and special privileges planned to attract more visitors.
Thailand readies more fiscal support to sustain growth momentum
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/11/2024
» The government is working on a raft of fresh fiscal measures to sustain an economic recovery, foster new foreign investment and lower the near-record household debt, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's top aide said on Friday.
Thailand targets 8 million European tourists in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thailand is targeting 8 million European tourists next year, contributing to a new high of 11 million long-haul visitors, as the Tourism and Sports Ministry pledges to expedite efforts with airlines and ambassadors for a full international flight resumption.
Casinos a game-changer for Thai tourism, says Agoda
Published on 06/11/2024
» Casinos and related attractions would significantly boost tourism to Thailand, says the chief executive of the online travel agency Agoda, who is confident the country could set a record for foreign arrivals next year.
Japan remains preferred destination for New Year holiday
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/11/2024
» A large number of Thai tourists are preparing to take overseas trips during the New Year holiday, with the load factor for flights to Japan surging higher than normal.
New Phuket direct flights to bring more Kazakhstani tourists
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/10/2024
» Phuket is looking to an increase in tourists from Kazakhstan following the start of direct flights to and from the central asian country's remote capital, Astana.
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.
Bangkok traffic cure
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/10/2024
» Re: "Congestion fee questions", (Editorial, Oct 23). Indeed, penalising parties using private cars coming to town does not alone solve the horrendous traffic jams that some Bangkokians have to endure. The crucial enticement is to provide alternatives that are reliable citi-wise and popular. In London, it is usual to see most office workers taking public transport to work and using private cars at weekends.