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High airfares hamper tourism arrivals
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/05/2024
» Expensive airfares remain a critical challenge for the tourism sector during the low season, as geopolitical conflicts affect fuel costs and flight capacity has yet to fully resume.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
War of independence
Business, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Singapore orders all employers to consider workers’ flexi-time requests
Published on 22/04/2024
» Workers in Singapore can now ask for four-day work weeks, more work-from-home days and staggered work timings starting from Dec 1, underscoring the global trend of governments and companies relaxing office arrangements in order to retain talent.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
TikTok reveals shopping trends in Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/02/2024
» Thai consumers are more influenced by platforms and communities as their shopping behaviour evolves based on content, according to recent research conducted by TikTok and Accenture.
SilverActif targets over-50s
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/12/2023
» The silver generation, meaning people aged 50 and above, is considered a blue ocean for marketers because of their high spending and brand loyalty, though it remains an untapped market, says marketing firm SilverActif Co.
Busan, Riyadh or Rome? 2030 World Expo host to be revealed
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» PARIS - The host of the 2030 World Expo will be chosen on Tuesday, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh and South Korea's Busan contending to welcome the showpiece event held every five years.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Stocks recover after slipping on tough talk from Fed
Business, Published on 23/09/2023
» RECAP: Most stock markets rose on Friday, reversing early losses and a sell-off on Wall Street, as traders contemplate further interest-rate increases by central banks struggling to tame inflation.