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B1.7bn co-payment scheme encounters inauspicious start
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/07/2025
» Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the 1.7-billion-baht co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government's subsidy scheme.
Keen interest in 'Houses for Thais' project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thai people have shown great interest in the "Ban Puea Kon Thai' (Houses for Thais) project, a government-supported housing initiative, with the project's website receiving over 60 million visits in just four days.
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.
Thai Oil sinks additional $1.7bn into new refinery
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2024
» Thai Oil Plc, the country's largest oil refinery by capacity, aims to allocate an additional US$1.7 billion (63 billion baht) to support the development of a new oil refinery in Chon Buri's Si Racha district under the Clean Fuel Project (CFP), which is near completion.
Getting visitors to open wallets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Tourism plays a crucial role in Thailand's economy, contributing greatly to the country's GDP. In a bid to stimulate post-pandemic expenditure, the government is gearing up to attract more luxury and high-spending travellers.
Restaurants worry over New Year disappointment
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/12/2024
» The Thai Restaurant Association anticipates a surge in the restaurant sector during the New Year festive season, driven by holiday travel and tourism.
CGSI forecasts stagnant first-half for Thai stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2024
» CGS International Securities (Thailand) (CGSI) anticipates Thai stocks will remain lacklustre in the first half of 2025 as investors take a wait-and-see approach to Donald Trump's proposed measures.
Survey to assess impact of cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is conducting a survey of 40,000 people in the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme to assess its impact on the economy and society.
Pundit urges end to big-ticket measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2024
» The government is advised to halt implementing big-ticket stimulus measures as the economy is on track for continued recovery, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Thai businesses call for huge stimulus
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» The business sector is calling for multiple government stimulus measures, especially tax incentives and a household debt reduction scheme, to revive the economy and give the public a New Year's gift.