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Tourism industry jittery
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/01/2012
» Domestic political uncertainty will likely return as a major risk to tourism in 2012, as many believe the way that Yingluck Shinawatra's administration is managing the country will trigger a fresh round of political violence.
Yingluck stands behind industry pledge
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 31/01/2012
» Private tourism operators will meet to brainstorm a draft long-term strategy by the end of next month after Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra committed herself to paying serious attention to developing the sector.
Businesses fear for campaign
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 09/02/2012
» Thailand's campaign to host the World Expo in 2020 could be upset now the Foreign Ministry stands to get involved, businesses say.
Travel operators groan
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/08/2012
» The past year under the Yingluck Shinawatra administration has seen some changes in Thailand's tourism industry.
Bureau set up to manage Chiang Mai sites
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/11/2012
» CHIANG MAI : The Tourism and Sports Ministry will hand over management of the Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and Chiang Mai Night Safari to the newly founded Pingnakorn Development Bureau next year.
New lease on life for Elite Card
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/11/2012
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite Card, is embarking on a new business plan as it plans to attract 1,300 new members next year.
Fallout may hit tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 26/11/2013
» The political conflict may affect the Thai tourism industry if the situation prolongs until the first quarter of next year.
Former TCEB boss slams lack of help
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 04/12/2013
» It will be difficult for Thailand to bid for future world-class events after it was disqualified from the bidding for World Expo 2020 due to a lack of government support.
Hard-hit hotels ready for price war
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 20/01/2014
» A hotel price war is expected in Bangkok once the political turmoil ends. Tourism-related businesses expect to see losses from the anti-government protests that began last November at the start of the high season.
Political turmoil hits Elite Card sales to foreign tourists
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), operator of the Thailand Elite Card, says the political unrest has hit sales of the incentive card to international tourists.