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TAT targets long-haul revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/12/2023
» Long-haul markets are expected to be a significant revenue driver for Thai tourism in 2024, with their contribution exceeding pre-pandemic levels by seven percentage points, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Employers urge new debt measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2023
» The new government should speed up efforts to reduce high household debt and help middle-income earners, not only farmers, as the former are also shouldering huge financial burdens, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
McThai set for robust sales in 2023
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 07/09/2023
» McThai Co, the operator of McDonald's restaurants, anticipates robust sales growth this year despite the presence of numerous challenges in the market.
Stocks facing pressure if government in limbo
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/07/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip to around 1,470 points if a new government cannot be formed until May 2024 when the Senate's term ends, dealing a blow to fiscal budget disbursement over the next three years.
Fruit prices hike on Chinese demand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2023
» Fruit prices have been consistently rising, driven by increasing demand from the Chinese market, improving transport services and falling shipping costs.
A brand Thais are proud to wear
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/11/2022
» If Thais were asked whether they are prouder to wear local or international brands, the answer not so long ago would definitely be imported fashion brands.
Thais eager to welcome Chinese coming via rail
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2022
» Thai tourism should benefit from the Laos-China high-speed railway, with at least 3 million Chinese travelling via this channel once the mainland permits outbound travel, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Covid policy delays return of Chinese
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/10/2022
» Even with relaxed rules for foreign-invested travel agencies in some provinces and municipalities in China to conduct outbound tourism, the continuation of the zero-Covid policy means tour operators in Thailand might have to wait until the end of next year for the return of this market.
PTTEP to bid for new licences in the Gulf
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/08/2022
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is preparing to join a new auction for petroleum exploration and production licences in the Gulf of Thailand, part of the government's efforts to increase the domestic gas supply.
Voyager Digital goes bust after loan default
Business, Poonyapat Luenam, Published on 08/07/2022
» Voyager Digital, a major cryptocurrency investment firm, declared bankruptcy on July 6 after crypto hedge fund Three Arrow Capital (3AC) defaulted on a US$650 million loan.