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Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
Festival set to sizzle this year
Business, Published on 13/04/2023
» Amid expectations of a livelier retail atmosphere this year than last, retail and wholesale operators in major regions of the country are working hard to plan various activities to stimulate spending during this year's Songkran festival.
Phuket expects big holiday boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2023
» Visitors to Phuket during the Songkran Festival are expected to exceed those of 2019, with numbers 30% higher than before the pandemic, while authorities believe local tourism will generate 4.5 billion baht in revenue.
Songkran spending to surge to B125bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/04/2023
» Spending sentiment for the upcoming Songkran festival is expected to be lively as people have been hesitant for many months, but the country's economy is showing signs of recovery, driven by rapidly reviving tourism.
Khao San hopes for Songkran boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.
Chiang Mai frets, holding its breath
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/03/2023
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are anxious, hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air particle pollution subsides later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.
5 CEOs of the leading companies share views
Published on 15/11/2022
» With the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) has accelerated a push into green businesses such as recycling and renewables amid a global and local decarbonization push by organising Sustainability Expo 2022 (SX 2022), ASEAN’s largest sustainability event of the year which saw a tremendous success with over 280,000 visitors joining in.
The joy of a permanent downgrade
Business, Published on 23/09/2022
» Leaving Hong Kong for my first trip overseas in over two years was somewhat unusual. The airport was empty. I walked towards my departure gate. It was set at the farthest node of the terminal like some secret gangrenous embarrassment.
Governor backs 4am closing times
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2022
» The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.
Govt plots more India 'mini-FTAs'
News, Published on 31/07/2022
» The government is planning to sign agreements with several states in India to boost trade between the countries, said Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.