More Japanese companies produce in Thailand
Osaka – Sharp and Kyocera are the latest office equipment manufacturers based in Japan to consider shifting production away from China to protect their businesses from the U.S.-China trade war, Nikkei has learned. The two companies would follow global market … Continue reading More Japanese companies produce in Thailand
Bangkok Airways joins race for duty-free concession
Bangkok – Bangkok Airways is focussed on diversifying beyond its core aviation business, putting high hopes on restaurants and duty-free retail. Amid the airline’s ongoing diversification, significant opportunities to expand its retail presence emerged this year when state-owned Airports of … Continue reading Bangkok Airways joins race for duty-free concession
Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Bangkok – Airbnb has been committed to promoting and supporting healthy, sustainable tourism since the very beginning more than 10 years ago. Today, we’re seeing a similar dedication to the environment from our guests in their travel choices, and hosts … Continue reading Thai Airbnb Guests want Green Choices
Airbnb: Multiple opportunities for female entrepreneurs
BANGKOK –Airbnb celebrates the company’s global community of women who have found greater financial, professional, and social empowerment through entrepreneurship in digital tourism. In Thailand, Airbnb announced that women hosts earned a combined income of THB 2.8 billion in 2018, a … Continue reading Airbnb: Multiple opportunities for female entrepreneurs
Thailand: Documentary series to inspire responsible tourism
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to inspire environmental, cultural and social awareness among locals and visitors alike by placing responsible tourism at the heart of “The Seasons” travel short documentary series with 12 episodes uploaded and … Continue reading Thailand: Documentary series to inspire responsible tourism
Thailand: Princess disqualified from prime minister bid
Bangkok – Officials have disqualified a Thai princess from running for prime minister in next month’s general election after her brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, said her nomination would be “inappropriate.” Thailand’s Electoral Commission announced on Monday that the “monarchy must … Continue reading Thailand: Princess disqualified from prime minister bid
Chinese tourists: Thai income crosses 2 trillion Baht
Bangkok – A sharp resurgence in Chinese visitor arrivals in December helped Thailand close 2018 with a total of 38.27 million arrivals, generating tourism expenditure of just over two trillion Baht. The final arrivals count released by the Ministry of … Continue reading Chinese tourists: Thai income crosses 2 trillion Baht
Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019
Phuket – Having brought all the disparate previously competing parties together in a single Phuket boat show, the fourth Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYS) offered an all-embracing event at the Royal Phuket Marina for yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from … Continue reading Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019
Vietnam, Thailand head toward $20 billion in trade
BANGKOK — Việt Nam and Thailand have agreed to implement measures to boost economic co-operation with the aim of reaching US$20 billion in two-way trade turnover by 2020 at the meeting of their Joint Committee on Bilateral Cooperation in Thailand … Continue reading Vietnam, Thailand head toward $20 billion in trade
Travelers Embrace Airbnb for Top Thai Festivals
Bangkok – New data shows that travelers to Thailand are increasingly turning to Airbnb for accommodation during big tourism events. Last year, Thai Airbnb hosts welcomed over 100,000 guests and earned THB380 million combined over three of Thailand’s largest tourist events: Chinese New Year, … Continue reading Travelers Embrace Airbnb for Top Thai Festivals