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Visa fee waiver extension sought for Songkran
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 30/11/2018
» The government has been asked to extend the waiver of visa-on-arrival (VOA) fees past Jan 13 and to the end of April to lure international visitors during Songkran.
Bangkok Air looks to MRO
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 20/11/2018
» Bangkok Airways Plc has announced a greater focus on aircraft maintenance and duty-free business to boost corporate performance as the aviation industry becomes more competitive.
EEC tabbed for tourism lift
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/11/2018
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry says the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative could help boost tourism and small business in a greater area along the Eastern Seaboard.
Refining tourism's essentials
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 03/11/2018
» For the tourism and sports minister, the first priority is transforming Thailand’s tourist spots into higher-quality destinations.
Operators despair amidst Chinese lull
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 26/10/2018
» Tourism operators used to Chinese arrivals are close to laying off staff or even shutting down operations if arrivals from the mainland fail to bounce back soon.
Indian budget carrier GoAir sets sights on Phuket
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 25/10/2018
» India's budget airline GoAir has entered the Thai market, operating five direct flights to Phuket, marking its first international route.
Tourism analysts urge new marketing tactics
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 16/10/2018
» Tourism analysts predicted the latest trends and product developments set to affect the Thai tourism industry in the years ahead at a recent seminar organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
EEC interest stirring up Pattaya hotels
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 09/10/2018
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is helping hotels and tourism in Pattaya and adjacent areas as the industrial zone prompts further development throughout the Eastern Seaboard, featuring mixed industrial sites and resorts.
Tourism Department mulls safety legislation
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 09/10/2018
» The Tourism Department is considering proposing a new bill for measures involving tourism safety in an attempt to restore tourist confidence.
Tourist tax perk nearing expiry
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 04/10/2018
» With less than three months left for the tax scheme to encourage more people to visit second-tier provinces, the government and stakeholders are mulling the possibility of extending the programme for another year to ensure benefit to all 55 provinces.