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Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
Asset World Corp unveils Yaowarat project
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/01/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has unveiled its new Woeng Nakornkasem Yaowarat project, valued at 16.5 billion baht, which took four years to plan, with construction projected to take five years.
THG set to expand Myanmar investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to expand its hospital business in Myanmar following an increase in patients seeking medical treatment.
THG invests in Vietnam clinic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/06/2023
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) has co-invested in the construction of a 170-million-baht wellness clinic to serve wealthy customers in Vietnam, cooperating with Vietnam-based property developer IFF Holdings and Mithmitree Clinic.
Trams out, buses in for thrifty Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/05/2021
» Phuket has swapped its planned tram system for an automated rapid transit (ART) bus system and saved 15 billion baht in the process.
Ministry swaps trams for electric buses in Phuket
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2020
» PHUKET: The Transport Ministry has done a U-turn, opting to replace the much-anticipated tram project with an electric bus system so it can save 10 billion baht.
Hong Kong tram company wants 'ding ding' to signal not just a ride
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/10/2020
» Hong Kong's tram operator is going all out to beat the Covid-19 blues and refresh its appeal by rolling out a "ding ding" range of everything from craft beer to gin, soft drinks, mooncakes, ice cream, toys and more.
MRT urged to rethink Korat trams
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 27/08/2020
» Businesses and investors in Nakhon Ratchasima have asked the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) to review the electric tram blueprint for the province over concerns about cost-efficiency.
Tram route modified to lessen impact on traffic
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/08/2020
» PHUKET: A revised design of the 41.7km light rail system running from Phuket airport to Chalong intersection was debated at a public hearing on Monday with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) hoping to get a cabinet nod by the middle of next year.