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Target for New Year surpassed
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/01/2015
» Tourism revenue during the New Year holidays reached more than 10 billion baht, surpassing the target of 9.3 billion baht, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
You win some, you lose some
Business, Published on 29/12/2014
» While business and economics are not necessarily zero-sum games, there is no doubt that 2014 has seen several clear winners and losers.Here the Bangkok Post takes a look at which sectors and businesses prospered, and which languished, over the past 12 months.
Russians give Pattaya a big miss
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/12/2014
» The sharp devaluation of Russia's rouble has dealt a big blow to Thai tourism with falling reservations from Russian tourists during this high season.
Tourist arrivals eke out 2.5% gain in Nov
Online Reporters, Published on 17/12/2014
» International tourist arrivals in November increased 2.5% from the same month a year earlier, the first month in which anti-government protests began to affect Bangkok.
ATM fees waived for New Year holiday
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/12/2014
» Local banks will waive interregional and interbank ATM withdrawal fees for the long holiday from Dec 31 to Jan 4 as part of measures initiated by the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Moscow trip to strengthen business ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2014
» Thailand wants to promote joint ventures between its private sector and Russian counterparts as part of a commitment to double the value of bilateral trade with Russia to US$10 billion over the next two years.
Russian arrivals in spotlight
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/11/2014
» Russia's float of the rouble is likely to affect travel plans by tourists from that country, warns the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
New approaches needed for Malaysia's changing tourism market
Asia focus, Published on 20/10/2014
» The number of Malaysian tourists visiting Thailand is down sharply this year, in line with the overall international decline in response to the political unrest and subsequent coup in the first half of this year.
12 provinces tipped as new tourism spots
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/10/2014
» The Tourism Department has outlined a plan to develop new tourist attractions in 12 secondary provinces in preparation for active campaigns next year.
From Russia with loveliness
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/10/2014
» We Care Clinic, a beauty and cosmetics chain in Pattaya, hopes to persuade Russian tourists to try its beauty treatments when they visit Thailand.