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Tourism revenue to miss state target by B500bn
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/06/2024
» The most realistic scenario for Thai tourism revenue this year is 3 trillion baht, missing the government goal of 3.5 trillion baht, as many target markets have been hit by an economic downturn, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
AWC looks to Chiang Mai for expansion
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/04/2022
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is pinning its hopes on a full reopening in the second quarter, focusing on a footprint expansion in Chiang Mai with three hotel projects this year.
IEAT mulls new Songkhla power plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/11/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to conduct a joint study on a gas and renewable fuel-fired power generation facility in Songkhla to relieve concerns over insufficient electricity among factories in the South.
Natural gas mooted for the South
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to conduct a joint study on natural gas fuel as part of power supply management for its Rubber City Industrial Estate in Songkhla and power security in the South.
Treasury allots B4bn for medical hub
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2020
» The Treasury Department together with the Public Health Ministry has vowed to splurge as much as 4 billion baht to develop and convert Phuket's medical tourism industry into a world-class medical and wellness tourist destination.
TAT eyes booth at 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/06/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to exploit booming tourism in Japan next year when Tokyo hosts the Olympic Games.
Small operators ready to shine at shows
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 29/05/2019
» Tourism operators in smaller provinces should get a chance to showcase products and services on the international stage at World Travel Market and ITB Berlin as part of the government's attempt to boost tourism to these areas.
TTM says sales revenue outpaces imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2019
» The state-owned Thailand Tobacco Monopoly (TTM) said its sales revenue outpaced that of imported cigarettes again during the first four months of fiscal 2019, crediting the launch of cheaper new brands to win back market share.
Cigarette tax hike likely pushed to 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2018
» The Finance Ministry has informally delayed doubling the excise tax on cigarettes to 40% for another two years to October 2021, claiming the higher levy will be a heavy blow to state-run Thailand Tobacco Monopoly's (TTM) sales revenue, and impede on its plan to buy tobacco from local farmers.
TAT set to take a ride on roller coaster of love
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 14/06/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to focus more on wedding and honeymoon tourism this year, aiming to push Thailand into the top five for global romance destinations.