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Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2023
» Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.
Clarifying departure levy scuttlebutt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/05/2023
» As the general election draws near, implementing collection of a new tax is an extremely sensitive issue and almost unheard of as a political tactic.
Phuket tourism set to take a bigger hit
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/05/2023
» Foreign arrivals to Phuket may plunge to a lower than expected level during the upcoming low season, due largely to the slowdown of the Chinese market and the bankruptcy of an Indian airline.
Saudi flights to boost tourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/07/2022
» The upcoming launch of a direct air route from Bangkok to Jeddah, a commercial centre and gateway to the holy city of Mecca, is expected to push up the number of visitors from Saudi Arabia tenfold, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Joint push to spur Middle Eastern market
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/05/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are expanding partnerships with airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to boost the number of arrivals from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Govt asked to seek Saudi investors
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 05/05/2022
» Chambers of commerce in three southern border provinces have told the government to propose joint ventures to Saudi Arabia as a way to stimulate trade.
Saving small businesses
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 08/02/2021
» Indonesian small businesses, which have shown resilience during previous economic downturns, have borne the brunt of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and are now looking for ways to revive their fortunes.
Halal travel closer at home
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 20/07/2020
» Indonesia is gradually getting back to business with further relaxation of restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus, but tour operators, notably those that organise Hajj trips and minor pilgrimages (umrah) to Saudi Arabia, remain closed.
Gulf bourses dive as coronavirus hits oil price
AFP, Published on 02/03/2020
» DUBAI: Stock markets in the oil-rich Gulf states plunged Sunday over fears about the impact of the coronavirus which also battered global bourses last week.
Worst week in years as virus fear grips investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/02/2020
» Recap: Stock markets plunged further yesterday, with equities on course for the largest weekly drop since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, amid fears that the coronavirus could devastate the world economy.