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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.
Complaints over illegal Chinese bus services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/08/2024
» Thai bus operators face intense competition from Chinese bus operators using nominees and offering lower prices, while more foreigners are illegally working as van drivers serving tourists, according to the Thai Transportation Operators Association.
Thai Lion Air beefs up fleet, adds routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/08/2024
» Thai Lion Air is ramping up its fleet and returning to its routes as tourism demand grows, targeting 6-7 million passengers and a profit for the first time post-pandemic.
Pattaya tourism operators seek to shed sordid image
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators submitted a tourism development proposal to the tourism minister, aiming to shift its image to family oriented-tourism and remove its associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling.
Thai AirAsia eyeing uptick in passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/08/2024
» With Thai AirAsia aiming to secure 25 Airbus A321neo aircraft from an order placed by AirAsia Aviation Group for 100 of the aircraft over the next five years, the airline plans to strengthen its domestic and international route networks, particularly in destinations facing constraints in terms of slots.
Operators call for tourism war room to reduce risks
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2024
» Tourism operators have suggested that the government establish a tourism “war room” in collaboration with the private sector in an effort to tackle crimes against tourists.
Demand for private jets on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/07/2024
» The business jet market in Asia has become more diverse without any significant domination by China, thanks to growing numbers of clients across the region who are opting for private aircraft to enhance their operations, according to Dassault Aviation.
SAT-1 terminal's lounges at Suvarnabhumi drawing few passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2024
» Airport lounges and day rooms at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province remain quiet due to lack of international flights despite having been open for almost a year, according to Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Hotel price hikes ruled out amid poor tourist spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2024
» Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels, has observed tightened spending power among domestic tourists, prompting the company to rely on sales volume instead of raising prices.