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Private investment advanced in April thanks to new cars
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand reported an increase in private investment in April, attributed to improved sales of new cars after the delivery of vehicles following this year’s Thailand International Motor Show.
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2024
» JAKARTA - A volcano in Indonesia's eastern island of Halmahera erupted on Saturday spewing a five-km (3-mile) high ash cloud, the country's volcanology agency (PVMBG) said, while its disaster agency warned of potential flash floods and cold lava flow.
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).
Clutching at straws
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/06/2024
» Re: "Thaksin to fight royal insult case: Lawyers raise doctored video concerns", (BP, May 30).
China's pent-up outbound tourism demand hit by visa, flight issues
Published on 31/05/2024
» HONG KONG: Visa delays and insufficient flight capacity have held back a full recovery in China's outbound travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the CEO of Trip.com Group, the country's largest online travel agency.
British tour guide arrested in Koh Phangan
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/05/2024
» A British man has been arrested for allegedly working as a tour guide on Koh Phangan and other locations.
Illegal British tour guide arrested in Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 31/05/2024
» SURAT THANI: A British man has been arrested for allegedly working as a tour guide on Koh Phangan and other locations.
Ministry prioritises upgrade of tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thailand still has weaknesses in infrastructure and services, as destinations have not developed to keep pace with demand, though the government has pledged to improve the nation's ranking in the tourism development index during its four-year term.
TEST YOURSELF: Paradise reborn
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2024
» Koh Phi Phi is a model for eco-friendly travel
Pattaya wants to clean up its sex tourism reputation
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Muay Thai to end its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism.