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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Thailand targets 3.5 trillion baht in tourism for 2025
Business, Published on 03/02/2025
» The government is eyeing 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2025, mainly driven by foreign markets, which would be boosted via hard-sale promotions and whole-year events and activities, while tourism operators believe this target would be difficult to achieve.
Thai businesses girding for a trade war
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» US President Donald Trump's second term in office has captured the attention of the Thai business sector, as his "Golden Age of America" vision focuses on bolstering the American economy by hiking tariffs and relocating production bases to the US.
New marriage law boosts wedding sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/01/2025
» Legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand combined with a booming tourism sector could increase demand in the Thai wedding segment.
TAT banking on same-sex marriages to boost figures
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/01/2025
» With same-sex marriages available in Thailand starting this week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is banking on the trend, holding trade meetings with businesses targeting couples who seek wedding ceremonies in Thailand.
Iconic hotel seeks new investor
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/01/2025
» Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel is looking for a new investor, while Marriott International, which managed the hotel, is expanding in the region with the focus being on management and franchise contracts.
Pinktech ecosystem aims for economic, social impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/12/2024
» Addressing LGBTQIA2S+ discrimination could open new business opportunities that increase GDP by up to 1.47%, worth US$7.6 billion, according to the Thailand PinkTech Ecosystem Report 2024.
Call for investment in Thai transport
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2024
» Thailand urgently needs to develop its transportation infrastructure, including rail and air, to support regional connectivity and promote tourism, according to The Mall Group Co, a leading Thai retail operator.
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.