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Phuket encouraged to seek special administrative status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2025
» With the new Phuket governor scheduled to take over next month, the current governor is pushing for his successor to continue to support the proposal to make the island a special administrative zone with an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht.
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Minor Hotels to add 2 new brands to portfolio
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Minor Hotels is planning to add at least two new brands to its portfolio this year, while upgrading the new master brand identity for the group.
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.
Minor eyes huge hotel portfolio growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2025
» SET-listed Minor International is targeting capital expenditure of 10-12 billion baht a year to reach its goal of 1,000 hotels and 4,500 restaurants by 2029, while banking on a boost to Thai growth thanks to the filming of The White Lotus at its four resorts.
Minor seeks to double hotel portfolio
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2024
» Minor Hotels plans to double its hotel portfolio to 1,000 within five years, expanding Europe-based NH Hotels in Asia and entering new markets such as Japan and the Philippines.
White paper seeks to address Phuket's pressing issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/09/2024
» Phuket's key tourism operators are preparing a white paper that will urge the government to tackle deterioration of the environment and overdevelopment on the island amid rapid urbanisation.
Support key to wooing theme park brands
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2024
» To attract big-name theme park brands such as Disney, Thailand should offer intensive support, including investment incentives and infrastructure development, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Rayong tourism operators on edge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/05/2024
» Some fruit farms in Rayong reported tour cancellations after a chemical tank exploded on Thursday, while tourism operators called for an integrated plan for developing tourism and the industrial sector.
Pizza Company sees 15% sales growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/02/2024
» Unfazed by the public's weakened purchasing power and the declining food delivery trend in the country, The Pizza Company is upbeat about achieving a 15% sales growth this year, largely thanks to its guaranteed 20-minute delivery service and strategic focus on attracting a younger customer base.