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Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises
Reuters, Published on 31/03/2026
» TOKYO - A few dozen tourists hopped onto a small cruise boat in Tokyo to admire the cherry blossoms lining the Meguro River - a seasonal attraction that could soon become costlier for passengers and operators alike.
Fuel shock pushes Thai fishery close to shutdown
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2026
» SAMUT SAKHON - A surge in diesel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the government steps in.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/03/2026
» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.
Iberry taps central kitchen, delivery to drive growth
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 22/01/2026
» Iberry Group, the Thai restaurant empire founded by Atchara Burarak, is moving into online food delivery after spending more than 1 billion baht building a large-scale central kitchen facility outside Bangkok.
Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Tech to transform rice farming
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/11/2025
» Thailand's rice industry is undergoing a transformation as the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) applies artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to reduce risks from unpredictable environments, allowing for a precision farming approach.
Samitivej Elevates Joint Surgery with the latest Mako SmartRobotics generation
Published on 04/11/2025
» Raising the bar for surgical precision and patient recovery, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has offered the latest-generation Mako SmartRobotics™ system for knee and hip replacement procedures. This robotic-assisted technology enables surgeons to plan and perform operations with sub-millimetre accuracy, significantly reducing trauma to bone and soft tissue.
Oceania Cruises® Reveals 2027-2028 Voyage of Collections
Published on 03/11/2025
» Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused luxury cruise line, presents more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages, each offering immersive experiences in some of the world’s most alluring and desirable destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across seven intimate, luxurious ships, sailings range from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the highly acclaimed Oceania Vista®. Itineraries run through April 2028 and are open for reservations on 18 September 2025.
Joint initiative aims to inspire franchises
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Commerce Ministry, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank), plans to offer loans worth over 239 million baht at a fixed rate of 3% to prospective franchise businesses.
TAT hopeful major events can entice 12m foreign arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2025
» The government plans to attract 12 million foreign arrivals during its four-month tenure, driven by four events: the Amazing Marathon, Maha Loy Krathong 2025, Vijit Chao Phraya Light Festival and Amazing Thailand Countdown.