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Tourism ministry seeks B240m Songkran budget
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is proposing a 240-million-baht budget to the cabinet for holding Songkran celebrations in April, aiming to generate 40-50 billion baht in revenue based on a 10-20% uptick from 1.5 million visitors last year.
Phu Quoc - a paradise built on the pearl island of Vietnam
Published on 11/11/2022
» Despite COVID-19 remaining relevant, in some ways, it is now under control as can be seen from the rising recovery of tourism.
Kimpton Kitalay Samui: The Island Chill You Deserve
Published on 18/01/2022
» At first sight, Kimpton Kitalay Samui evokes an enchanting vibe in both appearance and attitude. Occupying a quiet, sandy shore on Choengmon Beach, just a few strolls away from the warm sand and soft ocean waves, the resort is a timeless new emblem for the island’s nautical charm. Its name is derived from two Thai words - ‘kita’ which means ‘song’, and ‘lay’ which signifies ‘sea’. Kitalay thus translates to ‘a joyous ode celebrating the siren song of the sea’.
Centara Reserve Samui to open Dec 1
Business, Published on 11/11/2021
» Thailand's leading hotel operator Centara is scheduled to debut personalised luxury and hospitality with Centara Reserve Samui on Dec 1.
Songkran push set to spur CPN foot traffic
Business, Published on 06/04/2021
» Central Pattana (CPN) is partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to hold events highlighting local traditions without water splashing for Songkran Festival from April 8-18.
Vietnam to stop considering new airlines establishment due to Covid-19
Reuters, Published on 13/05/2020
» HANOI: Vietnam will not consider applications for new airlines as it looks to prioritise the recovery of its aviation sector after the impact of the novel coronavirus, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said on Wednesday.
Care and feeding of a fragile economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Oranan Paweewun & Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 08/10/2018
» Raising the policy interest rate at a time when the country's economy remains vulnerable could stall a recovery towards sustained growth, warns Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Boracay, idyllic Philippines resort island, is closed to tourists
New York Times, Published on 05/04/2018
» A Philippine island that became famous for the white sand beaches and coral reefs that made it a haven for travellers, and then for the rapid development and pollution that threatened its idyllic shores, has been ordered closed to tourists for six months.
Perth-London direct flight a milestone
Bloomberg News and AFP, Published on 24/03/2018
» Qantas Airways is starting direct flights between Australia and London this weekend, marking a major milestone by reducing to 17 hours a trip that once took 12 days.
Coming together as one
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/02/2018
» Tourism is a key engine to drive economic growth, not just in Thailand but in neighbouring Asean countries as well.