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Opening the gates to salvage tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/11/2018
» Fixed securely in one of the world's holiday hotspots, Thailand's booming tourism industry is nonetheless experiencing uneasiness like never before amid safety concerns and growing discontent over declining arrivals from China.
Tourism package ready
Business, Chatrudee Theparat and Suchat Sritama, Published on 06/11/2018
» A series of tourism stimulus measures, including visa fee waivers for citizens of some countries and improved safety and security rules, is about to go before the cabinet as the industry looks for a boost in the last two months of the year.
Some tourist fees waived
Business, CHATRUDEE THEPARAT and SUCHAT SRITAMA, Published on 18/10/2018
» The government plans to exempt visitors from visa-on-arrival fees during November and December as it strives to salvage falling tourist numbers, especially from China.
Government prods Thai Airways about plane buys
News, Suchat Sritama and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 21/09/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has directed Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to finalise its comprehensive plan to purchase 23 aircraft worth over 100 billion baht by the end of this year.
Thai Airways to discuss plans with Somkid
News, Suchat Sritama and Om Jotikasthira, Published on 20/09/2018
» Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) will present strategic plans to the government aimed at driving the business recovery and future growth of the national flag carrier to transform it into a premium international airline, the company said on Wednesday.
EECD gets PPP treatment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat & Suchat Sritama, Published on 11/08/2018
» In a bid to speed up development, the Eastern Economic Corridor of Digital (EECD), one of the flagship developments under the government's much-touted EEC scheme, will be developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Bribes forgotten as THAI becomes Rolls-Royce maintenance hub
Online reporters with Suchat Sritama, Reuters, Published on 08/06/2018
» Thai Airways International Pcl (THAI) will undertake maintenance and repair of Rolls-Royce Trent engines and expects additional revenue of up to 5 billion baht in 2020 from the business, the carrier said on Thursday.
Whither Airbnb?
Business, Suchat Sritama & Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2018
» Daily room rental via mobile phone applications offers more bang for the buck for travellers, especially in pricey and tourist-oriented locations, but hosts are facing a global crackdown by government authorities and hotel operators denouncing such short-term lodging as illegal.
EU data privacy laws creating local waves
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Suchat Sritama, Published on 25/05/2018
» Reactions to the implementation of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have been mixed in Thailand, with executives claiming their companies are prepared to handle the additional burden, but third-party observers have expressed scepticism about local firms' ability to adapt to the regulation and its legality in the country.
Migrant labour cap piques businesses
Business, Piyachart Maikaew & Suchat Sritama, Published on 08/05/2018
» Business operators are crying foul over a new law that caps the share of migrant workers at 20%, saying the regulation poses a "critical obstacle" for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggling to cope with labour shortages.