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Event to woo 100,000 Indians
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2025
» Indian tourism operators remain confident in Thailand as a top destination, with the country planning to host the "Grand Diwali Celebration" next week, aiming to draw at least 100,000 travellers, while annual arrivals are expected to reach a record high of 2.5 million.
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.
Telecom collaboration homes in on Internet of Things sector
Business, Published on 14/08/2024
» Bridge Alliance, a coalition of international telecom providers, of which AIS is a founding member, has announced a new partnership with Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), a large provider from Germany with services spanning Europe and the globe.
Light at the end of the tunnel?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2023
» Since the general election on May 14, Thailand has gone three months without a new government to lead the economy. Foreign investors, businesses and tourists are eager to see a favourable outcome following several unexpected twists and turns.
Wyndham expects Hua Hin market to normalise in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/11/2022
» Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expecting Hua Hin's tourism market to rebound back to normal levels in 2024 as its newly-acquired hotel's occupancy rate has slowly picked up to 30%.
Investors seek clarity on cannabis status
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/09/2022
» Investors in cannabis businesses are calling on the government to clarify its support as well as laws related to cannabis usage, fearing the fledgling industry may be affected by the House of Representatives' withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its agenda earlier this month.
Welcome to the high season
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 18/07/2022
» Thailand is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis, removing it from the Category 5 narcotics list after being published in the Royal Gazette on June 9.
Study: Thailand a global leader in real-time payments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/06/2022
» Thailand was No.3 globally for real-time payment transactions last year, behind only India and China, driven by the government's support for modern infrastructure, says ACI Worldwide, a real-time payments software provider.
Loy Krathong spending set to shrink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2021
» Overall consumer spending during Loy Krathong is likely to remain sluggish this year because people remain concerned about the reoccurrence of Covid-19 outbreaks and relatively poor economic conditions.
Bangkok's long road to recovery
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Komsan Tortermvasana, and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/10/2021
» Before the pandemic, Bangkok was undoubtedly a top global tourist destination, with an inexpensive cost of living and plenty of accommodation on offer.