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Thai AirAsia X considers operating Almaty flights next year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2023
» Thai AirAsia X is considering a new route next year between Bangkok and Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, capitalising on the robust growth in arrivals from that country this year, which has already exceeded the target thanks to Thailand's visa-free policy.
TAT targets Saudi market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target to double the number of Saudi arrivals next year, banking on new partnerships with large travel agents and airlines.
Khao San wants later closing time
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/12/2023
» With the new closing time of 4am set to begin on Friday, tourism operators on Khao San Road said it would not have much impact because this area is not included in the zone for extended hours.
Dusit has high hopes for residences
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/12/2023
» Dusit expects to set a new price record for leasehold residences in Bangkok's central business district (CBD) with a 900-square-metre penthouse after selling 75% of its 406 total units.
Travel trends still sluggish
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/12/2023
» This year could prove a disappointment not only for inbound tourism, with a weaker recovery than expected, but also for outbound tourism as only 60-70% of the total of Thais that travelled overseas in 2019 are slated to do so in 2023.
Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/12/2023
» With the image of Pattaya as a sex tourism destination being amplified by a German media organisation, the private sector is concerned about the consequences as it could impact the overall tourism market.
Resistance to longer opening hours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/11/2023
» Pattaya's tourism operators are against the proposal to extend the opening time of entertainment venues until 4am to include establishments located on the beachfront road as it would cause more trouble with residents in the neighbourhood and potentially further deteriorate the area's reputation in relation to the sex industry.
Nok Air delays put airlines under scrutiny
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/11/2023
» The on-time performance (OTP) of airlines has become a hot topic after Nok Air delayed a number of flights that affected passengers this week.
Unease over Chinese police
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/11/2023
» Cooperation between Thai and Chinese police is necessary to help restore confidence in tourists' safety, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with tour operators hoping the programme will help reduce illegal Chinese businesses.
Phuket pushes for free port, convention hall
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/11/2023
» Phuket tourism operators are pushing for an integrated plan to establish the province as an exhibition hub by dusting off a long-delayed project for an international convention centre and making the island a free port city.