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Making waves
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2023
» A passion for water sports led Parva "Birdie" Nakasai to establish the luxury yacht business Vanora Co, which offers underwater trips to explore Thailand's coral reefs.
The power of travel partnerships
Business, Caesar Indra, Published on 12/04/2023
» In the deep waters off Phuket, hobby divers scour the sea to pick up garbage on holiday. Elsewhere, in one of Thailand's many villages, visitors are engrossed in baking banana bread using locally sourced ingredients. These activities are now in vogue, as the rise of sustainable tourism in the Land of Smiles mirrors a growing worldwide trend that is here to stay.
Gas rigs transform into undersea paradise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2022
» Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.
Paradise islands ready to rebound
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/08/2021
» Thailand's shattered tourism industry set its sights on reopening destinations to foreign travellers in the coming months, assuming various destinations can reach 70% vaccination rates and complete Phuket-style procedures.
PTTEP appoints Montri as new chief executive
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/08/2021
» SET-listed PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), the oil and gas drilling arm of PTT Group, has appointed Montri Rawanchaikul as its new president and chief executive.
Garmin pledges further investment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/03/2021
» Garmin Corporation, a global GPS technology firm, has opened a Thai office and vowed to invest more in the Thai market to capitalise on the growth of smart wearable devices and navigation systems based on digital lifestyles and health-conscious trends.
Forget Self-Driving Cars -- the Pentagon Wants Autonomous Ships, Choppers, Jets
Business, Andy Pasztor, Published on 15/02/2021
» From pilotless jets engaging in dogfights to huge undersea vessels ferrying troops, the Pentagon is pushing to increase the U.S. military's use of automation.
TAT pivots to niche markets across Asia
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 11/12/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has a new scheme to micro-target niche tourist markets like Indonesian women and Japanese students.
August tourist arrivals up 3%
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 22/09/2018
» Thailand's tourism market remains strong, with more than 3.2 million foreigners travelling here in August, rising 3% year-on-year.
Rescuers' reward: Elite Card
Business, Published on 13/07/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to offer Thailand Elite Cards as gifts to show their appreciation to the foreign volunteers that worked on the successful rescue mission for the 12 boys and their coach trapped inside Tham Luang cave.