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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.
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.
Koh Phangan zoning will 'protect island'
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/11/2015
» Hotel operators and local people on Koh Phangan have agreed to use their own tourism zoning to control existing activities and screen new developments, especially those by foreign investors, in the future.
Chiang Mai revels in year-round boom
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/10/2015
» There is no longer a low season for tourism in Chiang Mai, thanks to the influx of Chinese travellers.
Samui hotels hold room rates
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/10/2015
» The Tourism Association of Koh Samui (TAKS) forecasts the average hotel room rate on the island will remain stable until 2017 due to fierce competition and supply from illegal accommodation.
TAT eyes B1tn domestic tourism revenue
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 14/10/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious goal of boosting domestic tourism and generating 1 trillion baht in tourism revenue annually three years from now.
Chinese still keeping the faith
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 22/09/2015
» Amid concerns that the impact of the Aug 17 Erawan Shrine bombing will not fade away easily, the largest Chinese tourist group ever for Thailand has decided to revisit the country.
TAT: The roadshows will go on
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/08/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and tourism associations say they will join foreign travel fairs and organise international roadshows as planned following Monday night's bombing at the Ratchaprasong intersection.
Multiple visa a trade boon, say operators
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/08/2015
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry and tourism operators have hailed the approval of multiple-entry visas effective for six months as a measure that will help to attract more tourists to the country.
The rise of the flashpacker: Hostels experience rebirth
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 13/08/2014
» Hostels are amazing places. They never die, as youths still prefer this low-priced accommodation, which they consider a place to meet like-minded travellers.