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AoT app to offer services beyond airports
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2023
» The "Sawasdee by AoT" app, which provides airport and flight information, is set to offer an e-payment feature by April enabling tourists to pay for goods and services outside airports, says app developer Sky ICT Plc.
A challenging year ahead
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2023
» Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation.
Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse
Published on 28/12/2022
» Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times than September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.
AoT works to develop travel super-app
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/12/2022
» The "Sawasdee by AoT" app, which provides airport and flight information, will be transformed into a super-app that offers a broad range of tourism-related services as the number of passengers at six AoT airports is expected to hit 90 million next year, says app developer Sky ICT Plc.
TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/12/2022
» Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, aiding tourism-related stocks and the overall travel sector in Thailand, say industry operators.
Country celebrates 10 million tourist arrivals
Published on 10/12/2022
» Celebrations to welcome foreign visitors took place at seven airports and two immigration checkpoints on Saturday as the country recorded 10 million foreign tourist arrivals for the year.
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.
Tourism banking on Russia
Business, Published on 06/12/2022
» Before Covid-19, Russian tourists were among the top source markets for the local tourism industry.
Russian revolution surprises operators
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2022
» An unexpected surge in visitors from the Russian market during the cool season has tourism operators scrambling to cope after supply ground to a halt for several years during the pandemic, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Tourism workers face uncertainty
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/11/2022
» Roughly 23% of tourism operators are willing to increase their workforce, but some remain hesitant because of insufficient tourist demand, according to a study by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).