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Tourism trade needs additional attractions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2024
» With Japan's popularity surpassing Thailand due to its weak currency and readiness to accommodate independent tourists, tourism operators are urging the Thai government to focus on adding new attractions and drive supply quality to draw 40 million tourists.
True calls for merger rules to be revised
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/12/2024
» True Corporation has asked the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to revise some measures governing last year's merger between the company and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Cyber-resilience lags as risks rise
Business, Published on 04/12/2024
» Almost four-fifths (77%) of organisations expect their cybersecurity budget to increase over the coming year as they cite lack of preparedness for an ever-expanding array of cyber vulnerabilities, according to the 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights survey by PwC.
Satellite orbital slots tabbed for Q1 2025
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to allocate the two unsold rights to use the 51° East and 142°E orbit slots in the first quarter of next year.
Passengers record satisfaction with airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/11/2024
» Airline passenger satisfaction remained high and stable this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), though the association suggested investing more in technology to meet customer demand.
AIS, NBTC test out emergency alert system
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) conducted trials on Tuesday of the cell broadcast emergency alert system on the company's live telecom network in Phuket in preparation for full system integration with the national alert system.
Japan remains preferred destination for New Year holiday
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/11/2024
» A large number of Thai tourists are preparing to take overseas trips during the New Year holiday, with the load factor for flights to Japan surging higher than normal.
Tourists' Visa spending surges 90%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/10/2024
» Inbound tourists' spending on Visa credit cards this year is expected to be 90% higher than the 2019 level, a higher rate than that of Thai travellers overseas, who were hampered by a sluggish economy.
NBTC expects to hold local radio auctions next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to auction the country's first licences for FM analogue frequencies for community radio broadcasting in mid-2025.
Board eases new COD transfer rule
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/10/2024
» The division specialising in contracts at the Consumer Protection Board has issued an additional guideline to allow logistics providers to transfer cash on delivery (COD) payments to online merchants, forgoing the five-day waiting period.