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Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/12/2025
» Despite a slowdown in visits by tourists from Kazakhstan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) still targets at least 5% growth next year, coinciding with strong long-haul arrivals that already set a record high of 10 million this year.
Fuelling Thailand's energy future with efficiency and innovation
Business, Published on 09/09/2025
» Asia faces the dualchallenge of growingelectricity demand and increasing pressure to decarbonise, and countries in the region are taking their own unique paths toward these goals.
US elections: The aftermath
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 22/11/2024
» The US presidential election on Nov 5 was one of the most anticipated events of the year and the result was a surprisingly clear victory for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
MIT Sloan to open regional office in Bangkok next month
Business, Published on 03/09/2024
» MIT Sloan School of Management will open its office for Southeast Asian nations in Bangkok next month, establishing the business school's second international office outside the US.
Operators unfazed by Mideast situation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2024
» Tourism operators view the Israel-Iran conflict and Dubai floods as having a short-term impact on long-haul arrivals, while outbound tourists remain hesitant about visiting the region amid the ongoing conflict.
Visa waivers, AI fuel Chinese market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/12/2023
» The surge in outbound tourism among Chinese travellers can be attributed to strategic visa policies and artificial intelligence-powered travel assistants, according to China's largest online travel platform Trip.com Group.
Really Cool Airlines aiming to diversify risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/11/2023
» Really Cool Airlines wants to diversify risks by securing non-air ticket revenue of at least 40% of total revenue, while it searches for long-term fundraising via an initial public offering (IPO) in an overseas stock market.
Traveloka reports uptick in demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2023
» International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.
Operators see demand warm up as weather cools
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2022
» With the arrival of the cool season and festive year-end holidays, tourism sentiment should improve for both the domestic and international travel markets, says an airline executive.
AirAsia X set to ramp up cargo services
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/09/2022
» AirAsia X plans to ramp up its cargo service to increase its revenue contribution to 20-25%, from single digits, in addition to synergising passenger routes with airlines in its group to improve efficiency as airfares rise.