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Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Southern hotels boom amid tourist influx
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2025
» Robust tourism should help hotels in the South enjoy surging room rates and service charges for both high and low seasons, as many five-star beach resorts have already announced a new round of service charges, with the highest rate reaching 92,924 baht in January.
Pilots ask for rethink of wet leases
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/12/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association submitted a letter to the Labour and Transport ministries yesterday requesting a revision of the cabinet's approval of foreign pilots being allowed to fly domestic routes via wet lease contracts.
High season 'looking bright' for Chiang Mai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are upbeat about robust bookings during December, thanks to a recovery in flights, festive events, and a new golden tiger "star" at Chiang Mai Night Safari.
Bookings at riverside hotels surge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/11/2024
» Hotels along the Chao Phraya River are expecting a significant uptick in bookings for December and the New Year celebration as tourism resumes and Thai K-pop star Lalisa is booked to perform at Iconsiam's countdown event.
Dusit suggests more tourism segments
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» To achieve the government's target of 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, Thailand needs to attract more segments apart from leisure travellers to compete with other destinations, said Dusit International.
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.
Go Wholesale expansion to continue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/01/2024
» Central Food Wholesale remains optimistic about the economy and domestic spending power, driven by a thriving tourism industry, as it plans to add seven Go Wholesale outlets in Bangkok and upcountry.
AWC adds value in bid to woo tenants
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2023
» Amid sluggish demand for commercial real estate, developers are having to invest greater sums in co-living programmes to provide an enhanced quality of life for office workers in a bid to attract new tenants, according to SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC).
Krabi tourism struggles with flight shortage
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/11/2023
» Luxury tourists are travelling less but spending more money, while Krabi tourism is struggling with a shortage of international flights, particularly from China, according to Pimalai Resort and Spa, a hotelier operating on Koh Lanta.