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Event to woo 100,000 Indians
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2025
» Indian tourism operators remain confident in Thailand as a top destination, with the country planning to host the "Grand Diwali Celebration" next week, aiming to draw at least 100,000 travellers, while annual arrivals are expected to reach a record high of 2.5 million.
Centara opens 2 new Maldives hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/02/2025
» As the Maldives shifts to a family-friendly destination, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has launched two new hotels catering to this rising segment, investing more than US$200 million.
How gold fosters economic growth and prosperity
Business, Andrew Naylor, Published on 12/12/2024
» As we move into 2025, gold offers a unique opportunity to provide stability amid geopolitical uncertainties. Traditionally, gold is a symbol of prosperity and wealth in Thai culture, often used to celebrate major family milestones such as weddings, birthdays and the arrival of newborns.
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.
Hong Kong leads Asian shares higher
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2024
» RECAP: Hong Kong stocks led gains among most Asian equities yesterday, but Japanese stocks posted a weekly decline as new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's seemingly shifting stance on interest rates unsettled investors.
Telecom collaboration homes in on Internet of Things sector
Business, Published on 14/08/2024
» Bridge Alliance, a coalition of international telecom providers, of which AIS is a founding member, has announced a new partnership with Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), a large provider from Germany with services spanning Europe and the globe.
Asian shares on course for third week of gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, on course for a third week of gains, while the dollar was steady as fresh signs of an easing US labour market stoked optimism about interest rate cuts before the year is out.
Centara adds 5 properties in bid to boost hotel footprint
Business, Published on 15/02/2024
» Centara Hotels & Resorts has added five properties to its diverse portfolio in a drive to strengthen its footprint in Thailand and Vietnam.
Consumers embracing generative AI
Business, Published on 12/12/2023
» Thailand is experiencing a digital revolution that is reshaping consumer lifestyles in unprecedented ways, with the adoption of innovative technologies, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
Increased hotel conversions predicted
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2023
» The hospitality industry expects more hotel conversions following the pandemic as they offer better performance with fewer new hotels in the pipeline, attributed to stricter lending guidelines from financial institutions, says international chain Accor.