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Shifting sands hit ice cream sales
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/04/2025
» The changing profile of foreign tourists visiting Andaman coast provinces such as Krabi and Phuket is expected to challenge ice cream sales in the area, say local ice cream dealers.
Dusit Thani to develop B2bn Hua Hin branded residence
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/03/2025
» SET-listed hospitality firm Dusit Thani is developing 114 rai of land in Hua Hin, home to the Dusit Thani Hua Hin hotel, for a branded residence with 96 units worth 2 billion baht, offered under a 60-year leasehold agreement.
Trends set to shape Thailand in 2025
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2025
» Several significant trends are set to shape the nation's economic, technological and cultural landscape this year. These developments will unfold alongside significant challenges, including slow economic growth, rising household debt, political instability, climate change, environmental pressures, an ageing population leading to labour shortages, and cybersecurity threats.The emerging trends cover areas such as economic initiatives and policies, technological advancements, tourism and hospitality, as well as infrastructure and real estate.
Tax reform in the limelight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/01/2025
» In 2025, a key government policy to monitor is tax reform initiatives recently floated by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Thai meeting and convention outlook improves
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2024
» A stronger recovery in flight seats and numerous large-scale international events each expected to draw between 10,000 and 100,000 attendees are expected to help drive revenue of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment to 200 billion baht, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Khao San wants later closing time
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/12/2023
» With the new closing time of 4am set to begin on Friday, tourism operators on Khao San Road said it would not have much impact because this area is not included in the zone for extended hours.
Krabi tourism struggles with flight shortage
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/11/2023
» Luxury tourists are travelling less but spending more money, while Krabi tourism is struggling with a shortage of international flights, particularly from China, according to Pimalai Resort and Spa, a hotelier operating on Koh Lanta.
SAS flights return to Thailand after a decade away
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/11/2023
» Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has returned to the Thai market after 10 years to capitalise on the strong resumption of tourism demand.
Retirees skip Chiang Mai amid heavy smog
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2023
» Chiang Mai tourism operators hope the new government will work to urgently solve the haze problem to lure back long-stay senior tourists, which represent a major loss for the province.
Warning over household debt surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2023
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) warns that Thailand's ballooning household debt will become a serious problem if employment and the economy decelerate, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.