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Ministry allocates B50m for tourist insurance scheme
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set aside a budget of 50 million baht to assist foreign tourists in case of death or accidents in fiscal 2024.
Better safety measures needed in Phuket as Lunar New Year nears
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2024
» PHUKET: Tourism operators remain concern about the safety of tourists as the popular resort island expects an influx of holidaymakers from China during the Chinese New Year holiday.
NZ bans export of livestock by sea
Business, Reuters, Published on 29/09/2022
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand yesterday banned the export of livestock by sea from April 2023, citing animal welfare concerns in a decision that will affect major trading partners.
Jack Welch, Legendary CEO of General Electric, Dies at Age 84
Business, Thomas Gryta, Published on 04/03/2020
» Jack Welch led General Electric Co. through two decades of unparalleled growth and transformation, with a brash style that single-handedly remade the conglomerate and changed the landscape of American corporations. He died Sunday at age 84.
Lean times lasting longer
Asia focus, Eunice Barbara C Novio in San Jose, Philippines, Published on 15/07/2019
» Most people know the province of Occidental Mindoro as a premier tourist destination in the Philippines. But agriculture and fishing are still the primary source of income for many of its 500,000 permanent residents.
TAT enlists companies to provide insurance for tourists
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/04/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with three leading insurance companies to provide an insurance policy, Thai Travel Shield, for foreign tourists.
The folks and organisations who shaped 2018
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2018
» With 2019 and the long-awaited general election around the corner, the Business Section is looking back at 2018 to reminisce over outstanding news events and persons we've seen and reported.
'Phoenix' recovered four months after tragedy
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 17/11/2018
» PHUKET: The boat at the centre of the incident that killed dozens of Chinese visitors in July, dealing a heavy blow to tourism, has finally been recovered, police said on Saturday.
Opening the gates to salvage tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/11/2018
» Fixed securely in one of the world's holiday hotspots, Thailand's booming tourism industry is nonetheless experiencing uneasiness like never before amid safety concerns and growing discontent over declining arrivals from China.
High-wire act for the economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2018
» Although hopes remain high that the much-touted 2019 general election will be a catalyst jump-starting confidence among consumers and investors, the dream is marred by the reality that several economic tailwinds are keeping full-scale celebrations at bay.