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Tourism firms seek supply-side initiatives
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The private sector has collectively called for attention to be paid to tourism's supply side after the prime minister insisted on refraining from the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreign tourists, which was meant to be used to set up a tourism development fund.
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.
CPN, partners sink B1bn into mammoth sale
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/06/2024
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN), along with Central Group and partners, will invest over 1 billion baht to hold a major sale event to boost sales in the second and third quarters, aiming for a 25-30% increase in customer traffic across all its branches nationwide.
China’s tourists to spend nearly B35tn on holidays at home
Published on 03/06/2024
» Chinese tourists embarking on adventures closer to home are forecast to pump a record 6.79 trillion yuan (35 trillion baht) into the mainland economy this year — topping pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
Asian shares recover on hopes for policy support
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks recovered on Friday after a three-day selling streak, boosted by a decline in US Treasury yields and weakness in the dollar amid optimism for more policy support after disappointing economic data from the US, China and Japan.
China's pent-up outbound tourism demand hit by visa, flight issues
Published on 31/05/2024
» HONG KONG: Visa delays and insufficient flight capacity have held back a full recovery in China's outbound travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the CEO of Trip.com Group, the country's largest online travel agency.
Providing a link to China for local firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/05/2024
» Digital marketer DigiLink Thailand, helmed by chief executive Phanavika Limpabandhu, has ambitions to become a partner of Thai entrepreneurs seeking to tap the vast Chinese market.
Loei honours ancestors
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» From Thursday to Saturday, the Ban Na Sao community in Loei province celebrates Isan tradition with the Phi Khon Nam Festival to honour the spirit of their ancestors, show gratitude to buffaloes for working hard and ask the rain to mark the beginning of rice farming.