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New Year countdown events on track
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s New Year countdown events will continue as usual, but the iconic fireworks show usually staged at Wat Arun in Bangkok will move to the northern province of Phayao in an effort to promote second-tier destinations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
LHG reveals plan for riverside luxury hotel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is set to make a comeback in Thailand after a break of more than 12 years with a 6-billion-baht luxury hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River owned by Rabbit Holding, an affiliate of the BTS Group.
Call for incentives to lure foreign firms
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/08/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is urging the government to provide incentives for overseas companies to establish their regional headquarters in Thailand, which could help strengthen the economy during a tough time.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
TAT places bet on final 2 months
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/11/2023
» The tourism sector needs to maintain its momentum in the final two months of the year to reach its revenue target of 2.38 trillion baht as total receipts tallied 1.67 trillion for the first 10 months, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Recovery held back by few flights
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2022
» With international flights reaching only 40% of pre-pandemic levels, Thai tourism must wait for a clearer outlook, particularly with the government budget running dry, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Go City launches tourist pass in Bangkok
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/06/2022
» With a revival of tourism in Thailand and Asia-Pacific in sight, Go City, the world's largest multi-attraction pass provider, is expanding its footprint in the region, including Bangkok, to boost travel operators.
Italthai preps recapitalisation plan for Thai hotels
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/04/2021
» Italthai Group is preparing a recapitalisation plan for its hotel business in Thailand to stem the impact of the pandemic because a full recovery is not expected for five years.
ReallycoolGO banking on niche strategy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/01/2021
» After starting a new chapter with online travel platform ReallycoolGO in 2018, Patee Sarasin, chief executive of Really Really Cool Co, gradually developed the IT system to help tourism operators in Thailand add more distribution channels.
A luxe rescue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2019
» Riding the skytrain in Bangkok, the deeper the rail reaches into the heart of the city, the more high-rise buildings stand shoulder to shoulder. Within a stone's throw, there are several luxury hotel brands, with high price tags to match.