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Asian shares get lift from US tech results
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/04/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday, led by tech firms after strong earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet on Wall Street. But investors are becoming resigned to the idea that US interest rate cuts are probably many more months away.
Special status sought for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2024
» The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.
Toyota pilots EV pickups in Pattaya
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» PATTAYA - Toyota has launched a public transport pilot project in this beach resort city with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks.
Michelin Guide Thailand expands to Chon Buri
Life, Published on 25/04/2024
» Travellers will have more dining options as Michelin Guide Thailand 2025 is set to feature the coastal province of Chon Buri to highlight Thailand's diverse culinary landscapes. Last year, the guide expanded its list to include Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani, as well as Koh Samui and Surat Thani this year.
A coastal gem
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/04/2024
» Throughout my work life I have gone on many group tours, but this was my first solo trip to Koh Lan in Chon Buri. About a 90-minute drive from Bangkok, Koh Lan is the perfect destination for anyone wanting an island vacation without having to take a flight south.
Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2024
» Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Sky-high ambitions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2024
» Re: "PM touts plan to build world's tallest tower", (BP, April 19).
PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Cosi Vientiane Nam Phu opens
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/04/2024
» After opening three Thai properties in Samui, Pattaya and Krabi, Cosi, the affordable lifestyle brand under Centara Hotels & Resorts, made its first foray outside Thailand by opening Cosi Vientiane Nam Phu in the capital of Laos.