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Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
Xi’s crackdowns drive Chinese billionaires to booming Singapore
Bloomberg, Published on 15/11/2022
» One of the hottest wine bars for Chinese billionaires isn’t atop a Shanghai office tower or within a Beijing courtyard house. It’s in a modest black-and-white bungalow next to a six-lane thruway in the heart of Singapore.
Why is Thailand going through yet another dry Songkran?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/04/2022
» Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
An economic splash of cold water
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Songkran celebrations not only mark the Thai New Year, but also may help determine the economic health of the country this year amid a prolonged global oil price hike and new fears about an Omicron infection surge.
Reopening faces more hurdles
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's vow on June 16 to reopen Thailand by mid-October can be deemed a failure as only a few islands are welcoming vaccinated foreigners.
Gearing up for a muted Songkran
News, Dumrongkia Mala, Panumet Tanraksa and Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 14/03/2021
» Tourism operators and workers in major tourist provinces believe the government's proposed plan to allow the annual Songkran festival to go ahead next month could help revitalise the economy even as some remain concerned about health safety.
Tourist spots to get extra shots
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2021
» Additional doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be sought for provinces which are tourist destinations to boost confidence and the local economies there, according to Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome.
RCEP talks want India back
Business, William Hicks, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2019
» With India appearing to have exited the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), negotiators remain committed to bringing the country back into the fold as an "indispensable" member of the deal, according to a panel of trade experts.
Once Upon a Time in Da Nang with the convenient direct 3 flights/daily
Published on 29/05/2019
» Thai Vietjet has increased services to the top destinations in Vietnam “Da Nang”, to meet passengers demand and offer more flexibility and convenience to fly. Staying among top “wish-list” destinations in Vietnam for international travelers, Da Nang has become Thais’ favorite and popular ones, obtained surprising growth since 2018.
Sri Lanka plugs 'Buddhist tourist trail' site
News, Pitcha Dangprasith, Published on 17/02/2019
» The Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau has introduced a "Buddhist Tourism Trail", a Sri Lankan promotional website aiming to attract Thai and other travellers from Theravada Buddhism countries.