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Tourist sector feels pain
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/08/2015
» The deadly bombing at the Ratchaprasong intersection is hurting the tourism sector, but tour and hotel room reservations in Bangkok have suffered only 5% cancellations so far.
Banking on China
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/08/2015
» Forty years ago, a 16-year-old boy left Betong, his small hometown in the South, with only 60 baht in his pocket to look for golden opportunities in Bangkok.
Call to develop new Thai destination magnets
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 10/07/2015
» Thailand should build new tourism magnets in potential destinations to attract foreign tourists to spend more for premium tourism experiences and services, said industry leaders.
Zero-dollar tour agents targeted
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/07/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is stepping up its efforts to crack down on Thai proxy agents working with Chinese tour companies selling zero-dollar packages.
Rise in Asean tourists bar Indonesian
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand is seeing a recovery of Asean tourist markets except Indonesia, a concern to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Tourism operators gagging for Chinese
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 03/07/2015
» Thai tourism operators should improve their service standards for Chinese tourists, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Lost in Thailand: New Chinese road signs
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 30/06/2015
» The Tourism Department and the Transport Ministry will install direction signs in Chinese next year in a bid to ease the number of car accidents caused by tourists travelling from China into Thailand, especially around Chiang Mai.
Best Western restructures, touts Vib brand
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/06/2015
» Arizona-based Best Western International Inc (BWI) sees bright prospects for tourism and hospitality in Asia, expecting to add 20 new hotels to its Asean portfolio by next year.
Well Hotels planning Sukhumvit launch
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 16/06/2015
» Despite an oversupply of hotels in Bangkok, new management company Well Hotels & Resorts still sees potential in the upscale segment, with plans to launch its first hotel this year.
New tourism pacts link Asean
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/06/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is collaborating with the Cambodian government to link potential tourist destinations in both countries to increase intra-Asean tourism.