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Macau casino operator opens Thai office
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Melco Resorts & Entertainment, an operator of casinos in Macau, plans to invest in integrated resorts and hotels in Thailand, banking on the country’s robust tourism industry and culture — and approval of legalised gambling.
Regional tourism executives offer crisis insights
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/11/2024
» Hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs must adapt quickly to any crisis because their industry can be seriously affected by uncertainty and disruption, say senior regional tourism executives
Thai minister wants to hike domestic tourism subsidy
Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Minister is aiming to increase the tourism subsidy to local tourists in the upcoming stimulus scheme to 50% and would like to change the criteria for online travel agents, mandating them to register in Thailand to avoid losing income to foreign companies.
Suspension of TM6 form for travellers extended
Molpasorn Shoowong and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/10/2024
» Use of TM6 immigration forms will remain suspended until April 30 next year to facilitate cross-border tourism while the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system is being developed, which could integrate tourism fee collection, officials say.
Association assents to hiring foreign pilots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) says a request from Thai Vietjet to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes via a wet lease arrangement is acceptable because it is temporary, but an AirAsia executive is strongly opposed to it.
Tourists shun soaked Chiang Mai
Molpasorn Shoowong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» A month of flooding in the North has led to a dire low season in Chiang Mai this year, as tourists cancel plans and avoid the whole region, according to the Tourism Council of Chiang Mai.
Addressing the Thai nominee problem in foreign-owned firms
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Kuakul Mornkum, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2024
» A large Chinese-language billboard explicitly offering a service to help customers obtain passports and citizenship for several countries, observed in Huai Khwang district last month, has again sparked a controversy regarding nominee businesses in Thailand.
Cabinet to mull credit guarantee agency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2024
» The plan to establish the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new institution designed to offer credit guarantees for businesses and individuals, is expected to be submitted to the cabinet this month.
Disbursal of budget revving up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Molpasorn Shoowong and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/07/2024
» A total of 3.48 trillion baht from the 2024 fiscal budget was finally disbursed in this year's second quarter, after delays that began on Oct 1 last year due to political setbacks following the general election held in May 2023.
Yaowarat shines in 'Rockstar' video
News, Molpasorn Shoowong and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Yaowarat and its vicinity to attract foreign visitors after the release of a music video from Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal featured the area, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.