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Welcome to the high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/07/2022
» Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis, removing it from the Category 5 narcotics list after being published in the Royal Gazette on June 9.
Hoteliers uneasy over coming long weekends
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/07/2022
» Hotel operators have voiced mixed feelings over travel sentiment for the two long holidays in July as the spike in Covid-19 infections and oil prices continue to impact tourism.
Firms push for softer tourism rules
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/06/2022
» Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease Covid-19 restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.
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.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/05/2022
» As vaccination coverage ramps up and many countries move towards an endemic classification for the virus, seniors can hit the road again or relocate to preferred retirement destinations.
Hoteliers downbeat over long weekend
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 14/05/2022
» Tourism operators received a lukewarm response to the four-day holiday this weekend as the economic downturn derails travel decisions, prompting operators to rely on the gradual return of international arrivals.
TAT call for more hotel discounts receives tepid response
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/05/2022
» Hoteliers have mixed feelings about a new phase of the hotel subsidy scheme "We Travel Together" after the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) suggested hotels could offer a 50% discount for an additional 1 million room nights.
TAT aims to rekindle East Asian market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/05/2022
» As many destinations relax travel requirements to welcome a new flow of tourists after two years of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, some East Asian nations remain vigilant with strict Covid-19 arrival rules.
Marriott preps 7-8 new properties in Thailand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/03/2022
» Marriott International plans to open 7-8 new properties in Thailand this year as part of its plan to add 33 properties over the next five years.
Accor set to expand presence in Thailand
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/03/2022
» Accor is continuing to expand its footprint in Thailand with at least 17 additional hotels scheduled to open in five years.