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Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
Butterbear enlisted to lure Chinese visitors
NARUMON KASEMSUK, Published on 18/07/2024
» Butterbear, one of the country’s most popular mascots, will be introduced as a new presenter for Thai tourism next month, aiming to lure at least 10% of 1 million Chinese fans to follow tourism activities in Thailand.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
Calls to rekindle 'red car' service in Chiang Mai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
Chinese ‘patriots’ gang up on local water giant
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Chinese beverage giant Nongfu Spring Co is the latest major brand to come under fire from an online army of nationalist citizens, underscoring the challenges for domestic companies navigating an increasingly patriotic environment.
Netizens hit out at pricey Phuket airfares
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/02/2024
» Social media was awash with comments this week from local travellers bemoaning the high price of airfares to Phuket.
C.P. Group Advances Human Capital 5.0 for Digital Inclusion
Published on 19/12/2023
» In recent years, private sectors worldwide have been urged to shift their policies towards data management to foster economic development, while also striving to achieve ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, particularly in addressing environmental issues, in order to balance rapid growth with sustainability.
Chinese visa waiver scrutinised
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/09/2023
» A visa-free scheme for Chinese travellers would not immediately increase the market to 700,000 arrivals from the mainland per month because of concerns about safety and a slow resumption of flights, which are only half of the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.
Airlines to clarify reasons for high fares
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/09/2023
» Thai airlines are preparing to clarify the situation in response to accusations of expensive tickets, noting that the aviation industry is poised to face another surge in jet fuel prices due to soaring crude oil prices.
Cannabis issue still causing jitters
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2023
» Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.