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Araksa adapts to constraints
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/12/2020
» Driving the 65 kilometres from the city of Chiang Mai to Mae Tang district, a journey that used to include views of foreigners embarking on elephant rides along the way, has become a solitary sojourn since the pandemic brought about an abrupt freeze on international tourism.
TAT takes to niche markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/11/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is striving for niche markets that still have purchasing power as it introduces health and wellness tours and spiritual trips.
Work permits for Thai Elite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/09/2020
» Thailand Elite Card plans to add work permit privileges for members who invest US$1 million in Thailand, with the end of visa amnesty pushing member applications to a record high in August and September.
ADT targets 200m trips in 2021
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/09/2020
» The government should aim high in the domestic tourism market by targeting at least 200 million trips next year if Thailand wants to extend a lifeline to the industry, says the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT).
Tourism levy mulled
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/05/2020
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is considering a tax of 300 baht or less per person for foreign arrivals that could cover pandemic insurance, once inbound flights and tourism activities resume in the country.
Virus outbreak forces more layoffs at Thai Lion Air
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/04/2020
» Thai Lion Air is reducing its workforce again amid the freezing of its business due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Mice slump prompts rescue funding
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2020
» The government has earmarked emergency relief for domestic Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) after the international segment declined by almost 50% because of the coronavirus outbreak.
TAT slashes revenue target for 2020
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/02/2020
» The tourism sector is heading for its first revenue contraction in a decade as Chinese tourists, the biggest source market, remain under lockdown amid fears of a pandemic.
TAT slashes revenue target for 2020
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/02/2020
» The tourism sector is heading for its first revenue contraction in a decade, as Chinese tourists, the biggest source market, are under lockdown amid fears of a pandemic.
PM2.5 clogs Bangkok marathon decision
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/01/2020
» Air pollution in Bangkok has stymied Thailand's dream of becoming the marathon capital of Asia, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) determining this weekend if the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2020 (ATMBKK) has to be cancelled.