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South Korea eases red tape
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/12/2024
» South Korea is seeking to loosen arrival measures for Thai tourists following negative sentiment over the strict immigration system and strong regional competition to draw visitors, says the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
Agency relies on festivals, large events
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/05/2024
» The tourism sector remains robust despite GDP growth of only 1.5% in the first quarter, lower than regional peers, as the industry rebounded faster than other sectors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to keep promoting festivals to maintain income for the whole year.
Navigating the new tourism horizon
Business, Caesar Indra, Published on 27/12/2023
» In the ever-evolving tapestry of global tourism, a profound transformation has begun in Thailand. The country's tourism industry is ushering in a new era with a focus that transcends footfall to cater to a more discerning breed of high-value travellers.
Thais display demand to book air tickets online
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/10/2023
» Despite a slow resumption of seat capacity, most Thai travellers still sought air tickets on online platforms, while bookings to Thailand gained following the pandemic, according to online travel agents.
'Experience economy' can drive tourism growth
Business, Published on 05/09/2023
» The return of popular international artists and live concerts to Bangkok offers multiple benefits to the Thai economy, according to Traveloka, one of Southeast Asia's largest travel, services and lifestyle apps.
Traveloka reports uptick in demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2023
» International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.
The power of travel partnerships
Business, Caesar Indra, Published on 12/04/2023
» In the deep waters off Phuket, hobby divers scour the sea to pick up garbage on holiday. Elsewhere, in one of Thailand's many villages, visitors are engrossed in baking banana bread using locally sourced ingredients. These activities are now in vogue, as the rise of sustainable tourism in the Land of Smiles mirrors a growing worldwide trend that is here to stay.
AIS aims to woo new users with Serenade upgrade
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/07/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, is gearing up to increase privileges for high-spending customers under its "AIS Serenade" loyalty programme to serve customers with digital lifestyles and capture new users.
Economic optimism lifts global shares higher
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI and NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 27/03/2021
» Recap: Global shares rebounded and the dollar continued climbing on Friday on optimism about the global economic recovery. The easing of global bond market yields helped lift equity sentiment. Asian stocks rose from a three-month low as Chinese stocks rebounded from an earlier sell-off prompted by rising tensions with the US.
Direct hotel bookings rise on trips
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 03/02/2021
» Hotel websites ranked third among booking channels in 2020 after a surge in domestic trips spurred more direct bookings, according to SiteMinder.