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UFO festival on Thailand tourism calendar in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced events to increase spending during the year-end and the first quarter next year, starting with “Amazing Thailand” Ambassador Lisa and a UFO festival, in a bid to increase international arrivals by at least 10% in 2026.
Film shoots energise tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
B10bn revenue target for foreign film shoots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Tourism Department has raised its target for revenue from foreign film production in Thailand this year to 10 billion baht from 7.5 billion, helped by offers of a 30% cash rebate incentive to lure large productions.
Thailand fights back against nominee firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2025
» Several laws regulate the entry of foreigners into Thailand, according to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Department of Business Development (DBD).
CPF hits back at blackchin tilapia allegations
Business, Published on 15/08/2024
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) vows to sue individuals accusing the company of being involved in the spread of blackchin tilapia, as the fish were strictly quarantined at its farm in Samut Songkhram during previous research on the African species.
Teslas Made in Russia? Elon Musk Says It's Possible
Business, Georgi Kantchev, Published on 24/05/2021
» Elon Musk raised the prospect of Russian-made Tesla Inc. cars, saying the company was considering opening a factory in the country as it looks to expand its production facilities globally.
Lego's Next Build: Worlds and Characters Created by Its Fans
Business, Sahil Patel, Published on 25/08/2020
» Seeking ideas for TV shows, digital videos and toy sets, Lego A/S is asking people to share their imaginings on a new platform set up for that purpose.
Welcome to the robotel
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 12/02/2019
» Voice recognition is not a new phenomenon. It has been around ever since your mother hollered, "Your father wants to speak with you, NOW!" as you crept home from a school date, way past the curfew hour with a scantily clad, gin-soaked "study" companion in tow. It was a very accurate system and ears were regularly boxed and bottoms paddled to ensure it stayed in trim.
Tourism operators want better legal enforcement
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 11/06/2018
» Tourism operators have called for authorities to crack down on illegal businesses to assure tourist safety and protect those who operate businesses legally.