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Do blue zones hold the key to future travel?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 13/08/2024
» What constitutes a perfect holiday? Clearly there are vastly divergent views on this. Pundits and peripatetics have long struggled with this conundrum, never quite finding a satisfying answer.
Creating a long-term vision
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2024
» Overtourism has become a hot topic in recent weeks as the influx of tourists has caused many destinations to feel they cannot cater to the rapid growth.
Economists slice growth outlook for Asean+3
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/01/2023
» China's reopening should provide a timely boost to the Asean+3 region as the area's economic growth was downgraded because of continuing weakness in China, Japan and South Korea, according to economists.
Governor backs 4am closing times
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2022
» The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.
Transformation through travel
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 08/07/2022
» What could Venice, Mumbai, the Maldives and the Great Barrier Reef possibly have in common? Two are magnificent repositories of centuries-old cultures and bustling commerce. The other two offer a spectacle of sugar-white beaches, framed by the enticing blues of froth-fringed coral reefs.
Bangkok ranked second best city for digital nomads
Business, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok is the world's second best city in which to work as a digital nomad because of its mix of accommodation, WiFi spots, transport and cuisine, according to a new study by the UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group.
Chadchart, FTI eye greener Bangkok
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is pushing ahead with urban environmental development by teaming up with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to promote eco-friendly factories, clean water and working to increase green areas in the capital.
Hoping for a return to normalcy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2022
» The first local transmission of Omicron confirmed in Thailand on Dec 20 last year prompted the government to abruptly suspend new registrations for quarantine-free entry into the country and raise the Covid-19 alert to level 4 amid fears over the highly contagious variant.
BCG model touted as solution for ailing economy
Business, Suvit Maesincee promotes a quick fix following the pandemic, writes Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2021
» The bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy is likely the best model in the short term to revitalise a Thai economy battered by Covid-19 outbreaks, says Suvit Maesincee, the former higher education, science, research and innovation minister.
Tourists Return, and Venice Wonders: How Many Are Too Many?
Business, Giovanni Legorano, Published on 29/06/2021
» In recent months, Piero Dri has luxuriated in the calm of Venice's waterways. Covid-19 restrictions kept tourists away and reduced water traffic to a trickle, allowing him to paddle his traditional mascareta rowboat across the lagoon any time he liked without having to worry about being swamped by the wake of larger craft or even cruise liners.