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Assurance sought on Land Bridge impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/09/2025
» Southern tourism operators want the government to ensure the environmental impact will be minimal if it intends to press on with the Land Bridge megaproject, as locals hope the scheme will enhance southern cities' competitiveness and increase household income.
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
Ministry pledges to address foreign tourists’ complaints
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has pledged to address concerns raised by foreign tourists, including rampant dual pricing, following a recent outpouring of complaints on social media.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Centara sinks B1.4bn into revamp of Pattaya resort
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2025
» Centara Hotels and Resorts (CHR) has invested 1.4 billion baht to revamp Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya to capture premium guests and families, as it wants to expand water park-themed hotels labelled "Mirage" to new destinations.
Following Songkran binge, Pattaya hotels exhale for Wan Lai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/04/2024
» Hotels in Pattaya and nearby provinces have recorded lower occupancy rates during the "Wan Lai Songkran festival", while hoteliers noted weaknesses in the promotional strategy for the 21-day Songkran celebration.
Travellers push up demand for rental residences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2024
» Thailand can expect stronger demand for rental residences, especially from foreign expatriates or young workers who may not be able to afford to purchase a home, according to rental residence developer Homa.
BDMS upbeat on growth despite Middle East war
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2023
» SET-listed Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) is monitoring the conflict in the Middle East, but remains optimistic about growth following the launch of a health application to support its non-hospital business.
Hotels face staff shortages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2023
» Hospitality businesses in popular destinations are dealing with staff shortages, according to Amora Hotels & Resorts, which operates hotels in Thailand and Australia.
One Origin to focus on mixed-use expat projects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2023
» The developer One Origin remains unfazed by the global economic slowdown and the high level of household debt as it focuses on the mixed-use segment to capitalise on stable growth in the expat segment.