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Bangkok Bank tightens account rules for some foreigners
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/05/2025
» Bangkok Bank has adopted stricter requirements for opening new deposit accounts in Thailand for foreign customers, affecting tourists and potentially any expats who do not hold long-term visas.
Tourism tax to start with air travel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/10/2024
» Collection of the 300-baht travel tax may start with air passengers in the first phase, with the system needing at least six months before starting, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Unravelling the allure of Japan to Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/09/2024
» The number of tourist arrivals to Japan this year consistently hit record highs, with more than 3 million visitors to the country per month from March to July.
Thai AirAsia experiences drop in demand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» After enjoying a robust market throughout 2023, Thai AirAsia started to experience lower demand during the second and third quarters, which requires immediate stimulus from the government to help alleviate the stagnant local purchasing power.
Departure tax just opinion survey, 'will not be imposed'
Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2023
» The controversy about a 1,000-baht departure tax on outbound Thais and foreign residents is only a legally obliged opinion survey and the tax will not be imposed, the Revenue Department said.
TAT introduces campaign to entice Japanese visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/09/2022
» As currency depreciation in Japan looms large, Thai tourism operators want to capitalise on pent-up demand in the final quarter by partnering with tour agencies to fill up 45% of the available airplane seats.
Hopes high for QSNCC as Apec summit approaches
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/04/2022
» N.C.C. Management & Development expects the 2022 Apec summit in Thailand to draw at least 30,000 visitors to the new Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
China Increasingly Obscures True State of Its Economy to Outsiders
Business, Liza Lin & Chun Han Wong, Published on 08/12/2021
» China's Communist Party has long maintained tight control over information, and the effort has intensified under leader Xi Jinping. The country has become increasingly opaque over the past year, even as its presence on the world stage grows.
Stumbling Hotel Industry Starts to Regain Footing After Its Worst Year
Business, Peter Grant, Published on 18/03/2021
» The badly battered lodging business is stirring to life, roused by hotel owners and investors betting that bookings will pick up when Covid-19 vaccines become widespread and more Americans itch to travel again.
Travel uncertainty continues
Business, Aticha Wangbunyen, Published on 05/09/2020
» The coronavirus pandemic has caused more uncertainty for domestic trip planning and booking, according to the latest report from SiteMinder.