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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.
TAT adjusts strategy to accommodate Chinese
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/06/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will adjust its marketing strategies to embrace the growing number of free independent travellers from China and maintain Thailand's position as a top destination for such tourists.
Hoteliers: Poor speedboat safety damaging tourism
Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Thai Hotels Association has called for stringent efforts to guarantee tourists' safety, especially on ferry speedboats, after a series of fatal collisions at sea in the past two weeks.
Cheap deals hit outbound operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/05/2016
» Prices of outbound package tours have hit bottom, making it difficult for tour agents to make them any cheaper without affecting the quality of the packages and margins, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
TAT joins four airlines to bump up low-season traffic
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/05/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is collaborating with the national carrier and three Arab airlines to woo Western travellers from main and secondary cities to visit Thailand.
Bid for safe elephant camps
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/02/2016
» The recent death of a Scottish tourist on an elephant trek on Koh Samui has put pressure on the Tourism and Sports Ministry to improve the operations and safety standards of elephant camps.
2016 a good year for travelling abroad
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/01/2016
» Thailand's outbound tourism is forecast to grow by 7% to 7.5 million trips this year thanks to high competition among tour operators and lower fuel prices.
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).
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.
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.