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Krungsri Champions Innovation at Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair
Published on 07/07/2025
» A startup is more than just a fledgling company. It’s a bold idea, driven by science, technology, and social purpose, to solve real-world problems. From AI-powered healthcare to fintech tools for underserved communities, these innovations have the potential to reshape economies. Yet despite their promise, many startups face a common hurdle: a lack of early-stage funding and support needed to scale into the next “unicorn”.
Tariffs to hit tourism sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2025
» The ongoing stock market slump fuelled by US tariffs could impact domestic tourism sentiment for the rest of the year, including next week's Songkran holiday, with fewer last-minute hotel bookings and tour groups.
Pattaya hotels see post-quake surge in guests
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Local travellers flocked to Pattaya last weekend to escape the earthquake impact, leading to full occupancy for most properties, but Hua Hin hoteliers failed to benefit from the exodus from Bangkok as people remain concerned about travel safety on Rama II Road.
Political crisis threatens South Korea’s tourism, soft power gains
Reuters, Published on 12/12/2024
» SEOUL - From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas travellers cancel trips following last week's brief bout of martial law.
Board of Investment rolls out roadshow to lure China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2024
» Thailand continues to seek attracting more Chinese businesses to invest in the country as it is organising a new investment roadshow in China to introduce business opportunities to prospective Chinese investors, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Calls grow in Japan to charge foreign tourists more
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/06/2024
» As the flood of overseas tourists to Japan shows no sign of slowing, complaints about overcrowding and poor behaviour by visitors are prompting some people to look at ways of controlling the flow without losing income — including by charging higher prices for foreigners.
Minister to assess situation at checkpoints
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/04/2024
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is scheduled to lead an executive team from the ministry to assess the readiness of the Boten and Mohan checkpoints to support the export of Thai fruit to China.
Toyota pilots EV pickups in Pattaya
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» PATTAYA - Toyota has launched a public transport pilot project in this beach resort city with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks.
Operators ponder elected governors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/04/2024
» Tourism operators have mixed views on increasingly louder calls for elected provincial governors to replace appointed heads.
Pattaya ponders new water supplier on Koh Lan
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 16/02/2024
» PATTAYA: Pattaya City is considering a business partnership with a new company to produce fresh water on Koh Lan to alleviate a severe shortage due to a rise in tourists and businesses that have followed them to the nearby island.