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Samui tourism banking on TV show
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/10/2024
» Samui tourism operators expect a minimum 10% uptick in occupancy rates and more tourists visiting the shooting locations of the HBO series The White Lotus, which featured Thai pop star Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban.
Troubled Thai firm Energy Absolute gets nod for bond extension
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/08/2024
» Energy Absolute Public Company Limited obtained approval to extend the maturity of 4 billion baht (US$116.5 million) of green bonds, providing some relief for the Thai renewable energy company that is under a fraud investigation. The shares surged the most in more than a decade.
Energy Absolute stock dives as CEO quits, rating is cut on probe
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 16/07/2024
» Energy Absolute Plc (EA) shares plunged by the 30% daily limit on Tuesday after the founder and chief executive quit over a fraud probe and its credit rating was slashed to junk, even as the renewables company said it is seeking outside support for its business.
Asia's worst stock loser erases Thai founder from billionaire status
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2024
» Somphote Ahunai, whose net worth topped US$4.8 billion two years ago, is no longer a billionaire after a series of unwieldy efforts to diversify one of Thailand's biggest renewable-power producers into a Tesla-like transport specialist.
The night is full of promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2023
» When it is too early to sleep, visitors have plenty of choices in Thailand other than heading back to the hotel.
Banpu investments boost its technology portfolio
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/11/2022
» SET-listed Banpu, a non-oil energy conglomerate, continues to expand its energy technology business empire by investing in an information technology startup and a venture capital fund.
Full Moon Party sees 10k visitors, govt mulls 2-hour extension
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/08/2022
» Surat Thani: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is seeking to extend the duration of the Full Moon Party by two hours until 4am as the renowned monthly beach party is back in full swing.
Koh Phangan firms seek cheaper ferries
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/07/2022
» Tourism operators in Koh Phangan are urging a lower ferry fare to the island after the price rose more than 40% this month, affecting operating and living costs for locals.
Koh Phangan plugs sustainable tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 22/04/2022
» SURAT THANI: Koh Phangan aims to promote long-term sustainable tourism to attract more than just Full Moon Party visitors, with the aim of 100,000 arrivals this year following the relaxation of travel rules.
Phuket boat trips to boom over Songkran festival
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 13/04/2022
» PHUKET: Tourists travelling by boat and ferry around this southern island province are expected to reach 10,000 per day during the five-day Songkran holiday which begins on Wednesday, local authorities said.