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Japan remains a favourite among Thai travellers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/01/2026
» After securing more than 40 million foreign arrivals for the first time in 2025, Japan is expected to continue attracting Thai travellers this year despite a possible three‑fold increase in the departure tax to ¥3,000, though high airfares remain a factor to monitor.
Tourism authority sets out plans for Thai tourism growth
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled its direction for fiscal 2024 with a budget of 5 billion baht aiming to grow off-peak customers, increase spending per trip by 7%, and distribute income to a greater variety of destinations.
Bottoms up to clarity on alcohol laws
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/05/2023
» Last year on Nov 2, the Progressive Liquor Bill proposed by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) almost won approval with 194 votes in favour of from the House of Representatives, narrowly losing by two votes to 196 against the bill.
Outbound travel poised to rebound in second half
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/05/2022
» The Thai outbound market is expected to rebound in the second half as Japan is starting to ease travel rules for tourists, starting with limited tour groups.
Stellantis ramps up electrification investment
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/07/2021
» Stellantis will invest more than US$30 billion (£21.8bn) in new electrification and software technology by the end of 2025, with a commitment to offering electric vehicle (EV) models from all of its 14 brands and investing in five battery factories. Vauxhall-Opel will become an all-electric brand in Europe by 2028.
Scoot dependent on cargo services to survive virus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/06/2021
» Scoot airline credits its survival to strong financial support, cutting its employee numbers and robust cargo services during the pandemic.
Cargo helped Scoot survive pandemic
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/06/2021
» Low-cost airline Scoot has survived the pandemic with the help of strong shareholder support, income from robust cargo services and employee cutbacks, according to the airline's chief executive.
The next big thing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2019
» Two decades ago, the notion that Vietnam's tourism market would be a major competitor in Southeast Asia would have raised some eyebrows. But for the 21st century, the nation has posted impressive growth in arrival numbers.