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New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Figuring out how to entice the Chinese
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/09/2023
» China lifted strict travel restrictions more than eight months ago, but the number of visitors to Thailand still lags the previous pace.
The lowdown on the high-end scheme
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» The Thailand Elite Card is in the public spotlight again after Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament last week that shady Chinese business operators had become members of this privilege programme.
Outcry over police VIP airport escort service
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/01/2023
» Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying the move severely damaged the image of Thailand.
Shrimp seller pivots to luxury living in Pattaya
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/01/2023
» Established in 1982, Seafresh Industry Plc is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of frozen raw shrimp in Thailand, earning annual revenue of around 7 billion baht.
Chiang Rai tourism hit by airport closure
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/08/2022
» Chiang Rai tourism has been impacted by the temporary closure of Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport after an incident with a Nok Air flight on Saturday night, with tourists and locals having to cancel their trips or catch flights from Chiang Mai instead.
Challenges stymie tour operators' recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/12/2021
» Half of the outbound tour operators remaining in the market are facing tremendous challenges during the recovery period as they have insufficient staff and funds to cater to growing demand next year.
Creating travel appetite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2021
» 'When can I travel again?" This familiar question echoed around the world the past 12 months since the global pandemic forced lockdowns and stringent border closures.
Hospitality by design
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/06/2021
» Phuket, a magnet for beach worshippers, anticipates the return of international direct flights to the island for the first time in 15 months when the city reopens to inoculated tourists from July.
TAT predicts B1.5tn in best case for 2021
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/10/2020
» Tourism could generate 1.5 trillion baht in revenue next year in the best-case scenario if market sentiment improves by April at the earliest, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).