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Mice held back by Phuket's regulations
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 13/09/2019
» The government's plan to push Phuket province as a world-class Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions) destination has been obstructed by numerous impediments, especially inefficient town planning and poor transport systems.
Thai tourists set to shun Hong Kong
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/08/2019
» Thailand's outbound tourism is expected to grow at a slower pace to 10 million travellers this year, about 1 million lower than earlier projected, due to economic hardship and prolonged protests in Hong Kong, a favoured destination of Thais.
Green Line negotiations risk failure
Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2019
» The ongoing negotiations between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and BTS Group Holdings Plc over proposed concession extensions for the Green Line skytrain service will likely end if the latter refuses to accept the BMA’s conditions, according to an anonymous source.
City Hall wants more money from Green Line
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/08/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has tabled a new demand for a revenue share of 100 billion baht as part of negotiations with BTS Group Holdings Plc over proposed extensions of concessions for the Green Line skytrain service.
True undecided on KT conduit project
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/07/2019
» True Corporation has stressed it has not yet decided whether to invest in the underground cable conduit project being pursued by City Hall as the company still disagrees with technical aspects and the cost of the scheme.
Six telecoms decry True cable lease
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2019
» Six telecom companies have petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha against City Hall's decision to lease underground cable conduits to True Corporation, claiming it will "destroy fair competition" in the internet and cable communications industry.
NCC counts on stopgap events hall
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/06/2019
» NCC Management & Development, the venue management firm and operator of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, expects a new convention hall at Samyan Mitrtown to offset income lost while rebuilding QSNCC.
True 'won't monopolise' cable project
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has dismissed accusations it has allowed True Corporation to monopolise its underground cable project, saying the telecom operator will only lease cable conduits, not operate the whole system.
Once Upon a Time in Da Nang with the convenient direct 3 flights/daily
Published on 29/05/2019
» Thai Vietjet has increased services to the top destinations in Vietnam “Da Nang”, to meet passengers demand and offer more flexibility and convenience to fly. Staying among top “wish-list” destinations in Vietnam for international travelers, Da Nang has become Thais’ favorite and popular ones, obtained surprising growth since 2018.
Put people first, city planners told
Published on 24/05/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) needs to prioritise public interest over commercialism, say participants who attended the final public hearing on the drafting of a new city plan on Friday.