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AI bubble fears, US rate outlook subdue bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian equities declined on Friday at the end of a volatile week, amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve about the interest rate outlook, while tech-heavy markets fell on worries about stretched AI company valuations.
TrueVisions banks on beefed up streaming platform
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/05/2025
» Major pay-TV operator TrueVisions has strengthened its streaming platform, TrueVisions NOW, aiming to be a leading venue for sports and entertainment content.
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.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Ministry sets B40bn sports tourism target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set a target of 40 billion baht in revenue from sports tourism next year, promoting Muay Thai as part of the country's soft power.
Tourism ministry anticipates B1.2tn revenue without stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/07/2022
» Tourism revenue this year may total 1.2 trillion baht, below the government's target of 1.5 trillion, if there are no additional support or stimulus schemes as the fiscal budget for tourism in 2023 has been heavily cut, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
Buri Ram banks on K-pop star's appeal
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/09/2021
» Buri Ram tourism officials are expecting to gain a windfall from K-pop star Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of Blackpink, spurring domestic tourism demand in the fourth quarter.
Buri Ram's jab priority eases
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 23/07/2021
» The priority to vaccinate the population of Buri Ram must be revised after the MotoGP event was cancelled because of the country's rapid rise in new infections, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Buri Ram MotoGP in doubt
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/07/2021
» The MotoGP in Buri Ram scheduled for October might be postponed for the second year running because of the resurgence of the coronavirus in Thailand.
Thailand to host trio of sports events
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 19/11/2020
» Thailand is insisting on hosting three major sports events next year as the government is confident about health screening standards for over 10,000 international athletes.