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TAT preps B1.9bn promotion
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/01/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to spend an additional 1.9 billion baht to increase airline seat capacity, aiming to connect big cities that still have potential to spend amid the downturn.
Tourism singled out for big rebound
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/12/2022
» Thai tourism should see a big recovery next year as airline capacity increases, while hotel operators are urging the government to bridge the income gap between large and small hotels, according to a forum held on Wednesday.
Family has big plans for Chevala venture
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/08/2022
» With the global wellness industry projected to reach US$7 trillion in 2025, Chevala Wellness, a new business under the Liptapanlop family, aims to capitalise on the trend by rolling out five branches domestically in two years before expanding to other countries.
Proposal to ease visa rules put forward
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2022
» Tourism operators have reached an agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to propose a visa fee exemption for international arrivals and an eligibility extension for visitors from nations not requiring a visa to enter the country from 30 to 45 days during the second half of this year.
Tourism ministry unveils portal to assist visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2021
» Thailand has launched a new tourism website, aiming to make travel to the country easier for the 8-15 million tourists expected to visit next year.
TAA predicts full recovery in 2 years
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/11/2021
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) predicts full recovery for Thai tourism in the next two years as international borders will gradually be opened by next year, while passenger traffic has yet to resume despite the country's reopening on Nov 1.
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2021
» The tourism minister has defended the country's reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.
Revenue projected to fall, new markets targeted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/02/2020
» The tourism minister has projected revenue from tourism will fall 300 billion baht short of the target this year and the situation could worsen if authorities do not control the spread of the coronavirus by March.
Loss-ridden Bangkok Airways tightens purse strings
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/08/2019
» After posting a net loss of 190 million baht for the first six months of the year, SET-listed airline Bangkok Airways has come up with plans to tighten its belt in hopes of turning a profit this year.