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Restaurateurs likely to be hit by global, local economic woes
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/06/2024
» The global economic downturn and Thailand's sluggish economy are likely to have a significant impact on the local restaurant segment, even with the visa-free scheme attracting more visitors.
Tourism firms seek supply-side initiatives
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The private sector has collectively called for attention to be paid to tourism's supply side after the prime minister insisted on refraining from the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreign tourists, which was meant to be used to set up a tourism development fund.
Tourism authority seeks deals with 11 airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking partnerships with at least 11 international airlines in an effort to bolster rising and mature markets in the second half this year.
Thailand aiming for at least 3% growth this year, more tourists
Published on 10/06/2024
» Thailand is aiming to achieve at least 3% economic growth this year and seeks to attract more foreign tourists and accelerate public and private investment, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Monday.
Trade group cools jets on aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2024
» DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Thailand may be constrained in its pursuit of becoming the region's leading aviation hub by 2030 because of global supply chain disruptions, adding that Thailand needs to remove unnecessary regulations and move towards digitalisation for aviation efficiency.
PM: Chiang Mai could be digital hub
Published on 08/06/2024
» Chiang Mai has the potential to become a digital startup hub in Southeast Asia, and the government will support the province to achieve that goal, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said during a visit to the northern province on Saturday.
Thai carrier, resort optimistic on the Maldives
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok Airways and luxury resort SO/ Maldives are upbeat about increasing their business opportunities in the Maldives, with Thais avid visitors of the islands located in the Indian Ocean.
Tourism minister eager to add B500bn in revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/06/2024
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanich is planning to generate an additional 500 billion baht in tourism revenue this year to reach the record-high target of 3.5 trillion baht by surveying projects that lack a stimulus budget and requesting funds from the cabinet.
Tourism revenue to miss state target by B500bn
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/06/2024
» The most realistic scenario for Thai tourism revenue this year is 3 trillion baht, missing the government goal of 3.5 trillion baht, as many target markets have been hit by an economic downturn, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Cabinet okays low season stimulus
Business, Published on 05/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to stimulate tourism in secondary cities during the low season.