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Thailand’s economy grew at its weakest pace in five years in 2019, as exports and public investments slowed, and the impact from the coronavirus epidemic is set to pile more pressure on Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy this year.The trade-dependent economy has been buffeted by the ...

The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has introduced the idea of collecting fees from international visitors for the renovation of tourism attractions and natural resources, as well as providing insurance benefits specifically for tourists.The Tourism Ministry recently held its first workshop to gather opinions from ...

Thai tour operators are weathering the storm after China imposed travel restrictions on group tours until late next month in a move to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation has declared a global emergency.Keep reading ...

Fewer tourists were seen on Saturday (February 1) at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram and the adjacent Grand Palace in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok.One of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok has been visited only by ...

The Industry Ministry plans to raise the productivity of four industries by at least 2.2 per cent this year in coordination with 17 govt agencies, including eight ministries and a state enterprise.Industry Minister, Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Friday (December 3) that the four targeted sectors ...

The northeastern province Mukdahan is revamping its tourism strategy to serve as a bridge connecting many provinces of the Isan region and nearby countries to create a greater flow of tourists.Yaowalak Tangprakit, president of Mukdahan Tourism Industrial Association, said the province is not only a ...

Tourism operators are calling for more effective measures from the government to help reinvigorate the slumping domestic tourism sector next year.Phuriwat Limthavornrat, president of the Association of Domestic Travel, said the government needs to develop short-term stimulus plans for the industry. The key is measures ...

As the world moves into the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, governance at regional and global levels will become a key issue. Effective governance is necessary to adequately manage public issues that cut across national borders such as cybersecurity, cross-border terrorism, ...

Thai operators have been urged to provide products for inclusive tourism to facilitate tourists with disabilities and the elderly.The Social Development and Human Security Ministry estimates there are about 2 million people with disabilities in Thailand, half of whom are elderly and in wheelchairs.Thailand is ...

Global tourism is trending towards reliance on tailor-made experiential products to capture rapid changes in traveller behaviour amid digital transformation.Experts say it’s vital for operators and tourism-related agencies to adjust and embrace new challenges if they hope to survive in the competitive and lucrative business.Keep ...