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Baht to strengthen against US dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2024
» The baht could strengthen to 33 to the US dollar in the near term as the market is convinced the US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by as early as March, bringing back fund inflows to the Thai currency.
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Chinese rebound helps hoteliers
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/12/2023
» Chinese tourist arrivals are recovering at a faster pace this month and the momentum is expected to persist through to Chinese New Year on Feb 10, helping local hotels during the high season, say analysts.
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Analysts downgrade forecasts for 2024 arrivals
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) target of 8.2 million Chinese arrivals in 2024 is "quite challenging", say analysts, as they cut their forecasts for total foreign arrivals next year amid a weak global economy.
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Stock analysts fret over government's stimulus measures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/09/2023
» Stock analysts expressed concerns over the government's stimulus policies, saying the recently announced measures would significantly increase public debt and have a limited effect on bolstering tourism amid the global economic slowdown.
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Chinese visa plan to boost arrivals
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/09/2023
» A visa exemption for Chinese travellers could provide a strong boost to the local tourism industry, though arrivals are likely to be significantly below the 2019 level this year given the mainland's economic constraints, says a Thai brokerage owned by the Chinese government.
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Tourism ministry seeks B8.7bn economic 'booster shot'
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2022
» LONDON: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to ask the cabinet this month for a budget of 8.7 billion baht to support the tourism industry, saying a "booster shot" is required for Thailand to attract 18-20 million tourists next year.
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China must rethink Zero Covid
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2022
» It finally feels like the world, collectively, is moving in one direction. Toward reopening. Toward the new normal. Hong Kong, after some of the world's strictest quarantine rules kept Covid-19 at bay for almost two years, last Thursday reopened gyms, beauty parlours, theme parks and cinemas for the first time in more than four months.
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Safe, healthy travel a priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2022
» The hearts of all Thais are blessed and looking forward to Wednesday when the five-day Songkran holiday begins. It will be the first time in three years for us to celebrate the traditional New Year known for joyous water splashing at the hottest time of the year.
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Bright outlook for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2021
» Asean's future is bright and it will benefit further from emerging themes related to the consumption economy, says Standard Chartered.
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Connecting with Laos
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.
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