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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.
Malaysia stimulates tourism rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 16/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Betong and Hat Yai are banking on cross-border tourism from Malaysia to shore up the local economy, while encouraging a more seamless immigration process to facilitate the flow of tourists.
Skyfun.travel sets lofty target
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/07/2022
» Skyfun.travel, an online travel agent (OTA) platform fully owned by Thai Vietjet (TVJ), is aiming for a top three position in Thailand over the next three years by capitalising on the tourism recovery.
Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2022
» Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.
Tourism banking on digital realm
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Covid outbreak has been a catalyst for disrupting the tourism and digital landscapes, hastened when social media giant Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a rebranding towards the metaverse last year.
Positive sentiment predicted for Songkran fest
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 05/03/2022
» Tourism operators expect improving domestic sentiment for the upcoming Songkran holiday despite a sagging economy and virus outbreak that continue to derail growth in the sector.
New Year prospects raise hoteliers' spirits
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/11/2021
» Hoteliers are banking on a new flow of Indian arrivals and the relaxation of restrictions on alcohol sales as well as events to lift New Year sentiment.
Airlines give up on state's soft loans
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/11/2021
» The long-awaited soft loans for local airlines valued at 5 billion baht have failed to materialise as there is no further support from the government to shore up the aviation business, while Bangkok Airways is banking on a recovery in international tourism to help revive its profits.
Realistic goal set for 'Cha-am Sunshine' campaign
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/10/2021
» Cha-am's reopening plan is expected to generate soft demand of 1,000 international arrivals per month as it prepares to become a connecting area for Hua Hin.
Dusit Thani banking on revenue from overseas
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 31/08/2021
» SET-listed Dusit Thani Plc is focusing on revenue driven by overseas hotel operations which outperformed hotels in Thailand.