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Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.
Tourism index up in Q4
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2023
» The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter still lagged behind the corresponding period prior to the pandemic, while the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) said tourism scams can be found everywhere.
Phiphat eager to address outrage
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/01/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the controversy involving the Thai police and Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has damaged the reputation of law enforcement and tourism organisations, with his ministry aiming to clarify the allegations before a cabinet meeting next week.
Operators exasperated by police scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/01/2023
» Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.
Marriott plans to open 8 new properties this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/01/2023
» Marriott International wants to continue hiking room rates to secure growth in Thailand this year, while it aims to open eight more properties.
China key to aviation's recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2023
» Asia-Pacific aviation could see faster recovery in terms of passengers this year, fuelled by China's reopening, as well as achieving a small profit in 2024, while pent-up demand from the mainland could help compensate slowing Western markets, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Chinese tour groups likely on the way
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2023
» There are positive signs for the tourism sector as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested China will soon allow tour groups to visit Thailand, which could lead to more hotels reopening and higher demand for bus tours.
China market poised to surge in Q4
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2023
» Luxury hotel operators are expecting the Chinese market to pick up stronger late this year as there were no notable bookings from the mainland in the first quarter.
Hotels want new stimulus phase sped up
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/01/2023
» Even with the Chinese market poised to return, local hotels still want the government to accelerate the launch of the new phase of the domestic stimulus scheme after another delay at the cabinet meeting last week.
China tour packages record 20% price hike
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/01/2023
» Tour packages to Thailand for Chinese visitors surged in price by 20% because of few tours and high demand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).