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Thailand seeks concert hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Even though the government recently faced a backlash over a potential €50 million (1.88 billion baht) investment to bring Tomorrowland, the global electronic dance music event, to Thailand for five years, the private sector and venue owners still support the plan to establish the country as an entertainment hub because of its fiscal impact.
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.
Lufthansa Group pins its hopes on Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/03/2025
» German aviation group Lufthansa Group is banking on aviation growth in Asia and Thailand to expand its flights, in addition to non-airline businesses.
Laguna Phuket predicts higher hotel revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2024
» Laguna Phuket, an integrated resort operator, is expecting a stronger revenue per available room (RevPar) and higher room rates for hotels this year, thanks to rebounding tourism, with the upcoming pipeline and property development majorly targeting luxury and upscale segments.
Pink Line expected to raise occupancy at Impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land estimates the Pink Line monorail will increase the traffic and occupancy rate of its exhibitions to 70% within five years.
Airline profits stay stagnant in Asia-Pacific
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/06/2024
» Asia-Pacific is forecast to have the second-lowest aviation profit per region at US$1.2 per passenger this year, mainly attributed to sluggish growth in China and supply chain disruption, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Bangkok Land keen to develop 'smart' Muang Thong Thani
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land wants to develop Muang Thong Thani as a smart city district, with plans to build a new seafood and fruit centre offering goods at affordable prices to attract tourists to Nonthaburi, banking on the Pink Line monorail service that is scheduled to start running there next year.
Cortina Watch bullish on luxury watch market this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Cortina Watch, the leading retailer and distributor of luxury timepieces across Asia, is upbeat about the luxury watch market in Thailand, projecting 5-10% growth this year as it debuts its first standalone Patek Philippe Boutique in Bangkok.
Phuket hotels keen on demand gains
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/09/2023
» Hotels in Phuket are unfazed by a sluggish European economy and weak British currency, with Laguna Phuket expecting to record its best high season as Chinese tourists return and international travel demand rebounds.