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Hotels concerned over World Cup TV broadcast uncertainty
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/11/2022
» Hotel operators say they are worried by uncertainties over live broadcast of the upcoming World Cup in Thailand, even though most tourists have other priorities when choosing their holiday destination.
TAT banking on e-visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/10/2022
» With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Cabinet to consider fate of B300 foreign tourist fee
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/09/2022
» The cabinet is going to decide on whether to start or postpone the 300-baht tourism fee collection from foreign visitors because the Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the project cannot be cancelled as it is an enforceable law.
Weaker baht hits travel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/09/2022
» Outbound Thai travel is expected to stay subdued as a result of the weak baht, poor purchasing power and cryptocurrency losses, despite the reopening of Japan and Taiwan.
Tourism operators fret over policy rate hike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/08/2022
» Domestic tourism operators are concerned about the hike in the policy rate by the Bank of Thailand as banks may apply the new rate in the near future which could heavily dampen tourism outlook this year.
Hefty airfares hinder industry recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/07/2022
» Surging airfares have become one of the most pressing issues in terms of tourism recovery as only a handful of tourists can afford the hefty price of tours.
Travel subsidy schemes to be extended by authorities
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/04/2022
» The remaining 4-billion-baht budget for the hotel subsidy scheme "We Travel Together" is enough for a new phase offering 1 million room nights, according to authorities, and the less popular campaign "Tour Teaw Thai" will be extended until the end of the year.
AirAsia launches distinctive 'SUPER+' subscription model
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/03/2022
» AirAsia is expecting international routes to reach the level attained before the pandemic in July as more countries are relaxing their travel requirements, prompting the group to launch its first ever subscription model for a combination of air tickets and food delivery services.
DO NOT USE / Nok Air suspends new Betong flights
News, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/03/2022
» Nok Air cancelled flights from Bangkok to the newly-opened Betong airport in Yala yesterday and for tomorrow due to a lack of passengers. It promised refunds for the few tickets sold and then suspended the service.
Betong flights cancelled for lack of interest
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/03/2022
» Nok Air cancelled its new Bangkok-Betong flights on Wednesday and Friday due to lack of passengers, promised refunds for the few tickets sold and suspended the service.