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State urged to develop integrated transport
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 23/07/2016
» The government should develop other transport modes such as cruise travel to relieve congestion at major airports, says Thai AirAsia chief executive Tassapon Bijleveld.
Koh Samui makeover aims to entice Thai travellers
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/07/2016
» Koh Samui is being transformed from an expensive destination for foreign tourists into an affordable, high-end place for Thai holiday-makers.
Foreign film shoots in line for more perks
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2016
» Revenue from foreign movies shot in Thailand is expected to reach at least 9 billion baht within two years after the launch of a cash rebate programme next year, according to the Tourism Department.
Phuket hoteliers cash in on high land prices
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 17/06/2016
» A number of hoteliers in Phuket are selling off their properties to profit from land prices that have soared 400% in just over a decade, driven by the rapid growth in residential property.
Foreign tourists keep coming
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/06/2016
» International tourist arrivals to Thailand surged 12.5% to 14.2 million in the first five months of this year for tourism revenue of 709 billion baht, up 17.3% year-on-year, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Deevana to go plush in Phuket
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/06/2016
» Deevana Group, a Phuket hotelier, plans to spend 3 billion baht to open a new luxury hotel on Patong Beach, which will be its first five-star property.
Pattaya occupancy off target
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/04/2016
» Hoteliers in Pattaya expect the occupancy rates in April to miss their mark even after thousands swarmed to the resort town to celebrate Songkran.
Miracle Group head reaches for the sky
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/03/2016
» The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This popular idiom perhaps best describes Anakapol Ingkakul, the 30-year-old executive director of Miracle Group, who watched his father Aswin operate passenger lounges at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports for 25 years.
Grande aims to acquire 6 more hotels
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/03/2016
» SET-listed Grande Asset Hotels & Property (GRAND) has set its sights on owning 10 hotels by 2020 in a bid to sustain its revenue growth after a bumpy ride over the past five years.
Hospitality, M&As drive Minor's profits
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/02/2016
» SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) has posted a 2015 net profit of 7 billion baht, up 60% from 2014, on revenue of 48.1 billion, up by 21%.