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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.
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.
Tourism Ministry plans to propose scrapping 2nd RT-PCR test
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/02/2022
» The second RT-PCR test required by the Test & Go scheme should be scrapped by March if the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) agrees with the proposal, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
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.