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Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2026
» Tourism operators have expressed mixed views on the new government's plan to levy a 300‑baht tourism tax, as it may affect travel sentiment amid sluggish tourism caused by the Middle East crisis.
South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/04/2026
» Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran.
CRG allots B1.4bn for expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/04/2026
» Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG), a subsidiary of SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel, plans to invest 1.4 billion baht this year for store expansion, renovations and back-office improvements.
CRC expands via No Brand tie-up
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/04/2026
» SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has partnered with Emart Inc, a South Korean retailer, to launch 'No Brand' grocery stores in Thailand.
Thailand’s BL/GL industry expands globally through GagaOOLala partnerships
Published on 31/03/2026
» As a major contributor to the global market, Thailand Boys’ Love and Girls’ Love (BL/GL) content could further spread internationally through GagaOOLala, a global LGBTI and BL/GL streaming platform from Taiwan.
Korean Air shifting to emergency mode as fuel prices soar
Reuters, Published on 31/03/2026
» SEOUL - Korean Air will enter emergency management mode from April as rising oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East weigh on costs, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Strategy calls for hub luring wealth capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is advancing a proposal to establish a private trust framework and related asset management legislation, aiming to position Thailand as a regional hub for wealth capital, particularly from the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
Signs of jet fuel hoarding emerge in Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» Signs are growing that Asian countries are hoarding jet fuel after the Iran war sent oil prices surging, reflecting growing strain on the aviation industry.
Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.