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Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
ONE Championship touts $470m tourism boost for Thailand
Business, Nick Atkin, Published on 21/05/2025
» ONE Championship chief executive Chatri Sityodtong says martial arts promotion does more than organise fighting competitions in Bangkok -- it's now a key engine for Thailand's tourism economy.
Trump tariffs put tourism on edge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Uncertainty over the Chinese market and the effect of US President Donald Trump's policies are the most critical factors for the tourism industry in the first half, as airlines and hoteliers consider market trends after the high season.
Tourism operators banking on Jurassic movie lure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2025
» Tourism operators are hopeful the new Jurassic franchise movie, which showcases southern Thailand's natural destinations, will attract tourists throughout the year, leading to calls for a management plan to brace for a visitor influx.
CPN preps B2bn for 5 malls, renovations
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is planning to spend 2 billion baht on five new community malls and the renovation of 15 existing malls during 2025-2029 to capitalise on evolving consumer behaviours.
Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Gulf, AIS unite for highland solar networks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and the Highland Research and Development Institute (public organisation) have teamed up to improve the living quality of Thais in highland areas through the "Green Energy, Green Network For Thais" project.
Centara adds 5 properties in bid to boost hotel footprint
Business, Published on 15/02/2024
» Centara Hotels & Resorts has added five properties to its diverse portfolio in a drive to strengthen its footprint in Thailand and Vietnam.
Centara signs deal for new Phuket wellness resort
Business, Published on 13/01/2024
» Centara Hotels & Resorts and Kornsiri Hospitality Management Ltd Partnership have signed a hotel management agreement (HMA) for Tiva Ao Makham Resort Phuket, which focuses on health and wellness, adding it to the Centara Boutique Collection.
Land bridge to be expedited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered acceleration of the southern land bridge connecting Chumphon on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Thailand to Ranong along the Andaman Sea.