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TCT upbeat on Chinese arrivals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/01/2016
» China's recent stock market crash has not dented the confidence of Thai tourism operators that Chinese arrivals in Thailand this year will hit 10 million.
Rise in visitors 'can offset export decline'
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 12/01/2016
» Thailand expects to generate 2.41 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, a 4.7% increase from an earlier target, in a bid to offset the export slowdown.
Home comforts for fishermen
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/01/2016
» The sum of 20,000 baht may not be enough for some women to buy a brand-name handbag, but it was sufficient for Somchok Panthurat, a fisherman in Chumphon's Pathiu district, to improve living conditions for his three-member family and pay his child's school fees.
Erawan focus on Philippines budget hotels to lower risk
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 02/01/2016
» Many negative factors in Bangkok in 2015 have driven SET-listed Erawan Group Plc (ERW) to expand its hotel business abroad and increase the number of budget hotels in a bid to reduce risks.
TAT forecasts 2016 Russian rebound
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/12/2015
» The number of Russian tourist arrivals is expected to bounce back by mid-2016, as Russia's economy will bottom out soon, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Hotels braced for competition
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/12/2015
» Thai hotel management companies will face tougher competition next year after the recent mergers of big international hotel chains.
Authorities prepare New Year blessings
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 15/12/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will submit to the cabinet on Tuesday three requests for measures aimed at encouraging domestic and foreign tourists.
Chumphon diving booms on Ranong tie
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 11/12/2015
» The diving business in Chumphon is expected to boom next year on the strength of a growing collaboration with tour operators in nearby Ranong.
Phi Phi coral being destroyed
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/12/2015
» Koh Phi Phi, regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand, is concerned about its dying coral reefs.
Sport to kick its way into visitors' schedule
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 07/12/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to promote sporting activities as another important sector to boost tourism revenue.