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SCG expects gradual growth as costs soar
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/07/2022
» SET‑listed SCG Ceramics, a subsidiary of SCG Cement-Building Materials, expects gradual growth in the second half amid rising energy costs and inflation, prompting the firm to bank on export markets and renovation projects to offset losses.
Airlines seek state aid amid rising costs
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/07/2022
» Airlines are struggling to control airfares amid high operational costs to maintain positive momentum for the domestic market, urging the government to help lift the financial burden.
Aviation industry upbeat on outlook for H2
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/06/2022
» The aviation industry is finally seeing signs of optimism as it tries to rebound from a major crisis, although the recovery path appears to be uneven across the globe, particularly in Asia-Pacific as a result of remaining restrictions.
Arrivals from China still continue to trickle in
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/06/2022
» Despite stringent travel restrictions in China, Thailand still received 36,246 Chinese visitors in the first five months of 2022, with 20,000 arrivals recorded in the month of May alone, comprising business travellers, students and Elite Card holders.
Uptick in arrivals denotes revival
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/06/2022
» The tourism industry is finally seeing positive signs in terms of arrivals following the relaxation of entry rules, sparking hopes of a recovery.
CLMV investors targeted to boost real estate market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/06/2022
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of Thailand Elite Card, is targeting investors from CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam), particularly Chinese businessmen who have been naturalised, to invest more in real estate.
TAT banks on short-haul markets for off-peak season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/05/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is gearing up for a plan to bring back tourists from short-haul markets, particularly India, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, to build momentum for the off-peak season.
India outperforms as visitor forecasts receive upgrades
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/05/2022
» The forecast for Asia-Pacific tourism has been upgraded thanks to further easing of travel restrictions after an improvement in the viral situation and vaccine coverage across destinations, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata).
Airlines strive to restore their prospects
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/05/2022
» Over the past two years, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the aviation industry has been on the verge of collapse because of stringent border controls and uncertainty over travel rules, causing severe financial strain for many airlines.
High oil prices hinder airlines' recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/05/2022
» Volatile oil prices continue to cast a shadow over any recovery in the aviation sector, even as tourism shows signs of improvement as a result of border entry relaxations during the first quarter this year.