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New gauge better reflects industry's contribution
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/08/2010
» A new tourism gross domestic product index has been prepared to better reflect the industry's large contribution from goods and services in the overall economy.
Single visa passport to success
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/08/2010
» The Thai government needs to speed up work to establish a single visa among Asean members and the 10-country group's six dialogue partners to enhance tourism within Asia, according to former tourism minister Weerasak Kowsurat.
Sector seeks long-term strategy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/08/2010
» Thai tourism is being urged to look for a long-term strategy and new products, as the sector lags behind competitors due to the political chaos.
Foreign arrivals recovering
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/07/2010
» Improving prospects for tourist arrivals have prompted the Tourism Council of Thailand to revise up its projection for the year to between 15.19 million and 15.57 million foreign visitors.
Group wants reasons for emergency
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2010
» Clearer reasons needed for keeping emergency ruleThe government needs to provide the international tourism community with a clear rationale for its intention to continue the state of emergency in Bangkok, industry leaders said yesterday.
Foreign arrivals edging up
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/07/2010
» Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand are beginning to improve, with normal conditions expected to resume in the fourth quarter, according to tourism operators.
Govt urged to plan better promotions
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/06/2010
» Tourism operators have called on the government to promote a wider number of destinations within Thailand and draw up backup plans to prevent another drop in tourism if political violence resumes.
B21.5bn plan heads to cabinet
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/06/2010
» A tourism rescue package worth 21.5 billion baht is to go before economic ministers for approval next week.
Tourism revival will start with Asia
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/05/2010
» The government is preparing a tourism revival promotion campaign, focusing first on China, Hong Kong, Japan and Asean as it tries to restore confidence after a week of mayhem in Bangkok.
Tourism set to revive in second half
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/05/2010
» DUBAI : Tourism operators expect an influx of foreign visitors into Thailand in the second half of the year as political protests end while the world economy rebounds.