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Tourism to gain from central bank cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/10/2024
» Thailand's policy rate cut is expected to benefit the tourism industry, letting business operators invest and upgrade their services to improve competitiveness, while tourist spending could increase.
Russian arrivals start to decline in June
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/06/2023
» The flow of Russian tourists started to slow before the mutiny in Moscow last weekend, but more long-stay travellers might flock to Thailand if the political tension escalates, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Pattaya gets set for Chinese
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/03/2023
» Pattaya has shrugged off concerns over Chinese businesses, including those using Thai nominees, partly because the tourism market from the mainland is slowly reviving.
Tourism banking on Russia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/12/2022
» Before Covid-19, Russian tourists were among the top source markets for the local tourism industry.
Arkhom urges overhaul of crypto laws
Business, Wichit Chantanusorn and Nuntawan Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2022
» The law governing investments in digital assets should be reviewed to address grey areas, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Little impact from weak forex on inbound tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/09/2022
» The global decline in currencies has not had a significant impact on Thailand's inbound market as the rates were comparable with a weakened baht, while those ready to travel are mostly high-income earners.
Have we missed the crypto boat?
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Somruedi Banchongduang,Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/04/2022
» Although Thailand has banned the use of digital assets to pay for goods and services, some organisations think they may still be used as a future alternative currency.
Atlanta Tops List of World's 10 Busiest Airports
Business, Joseph De Avila, Published on 13/04/2022
» Atlanta is back on top as the busiest airport in the world after dropping one spot last year as global air travel continues its rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.
CIMBT expects conflict to dent GDP growth prospects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2022
» The Thai economy is expected to continue to rebound in the second quarter amid inflationary pressure, but the growth rate for the full year will be lower than previously forecast because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says a CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) economist.
What Sanctions Mean for Russia's $140 Billion in Gold
Business, Amrith Ramkumar & Caitlin Ostroff, Published on 28/03/2022
» The U.S. is clamping down on Russia's ability to sell its gold reserves and raise money, the latest effort to cripple the country's war chest while the invasion of Ukraine continues.