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Phuket ‘Hotel Job Fair’ offers over 2,000 positions
Phuket ‘Hotel Job Fair’ offers over 2,000 positions
Saturday 6 September 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: More than 2,000 jobs in Phuket’s hotel and service industries were made available yesterday (Sept 5) as the island hosted the ‘Hotel Job Fair 2025’ at The Pago Design Hotel north of Phuket Town.
TAT to press on with free tickets
TAT to press on with free tickets
Friday 5 September 2025 11:49 AM
BANGKOK: Though the 200,000 free domestic flight tickets scheme is still awaiting Cabinet approval, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has pledged to continue promoting the scheme even if the government changes.
Political drift worries Bank of Thailand chief
Political drift worries Bank of Thailand chief
Thursday 4 September 2025 12:02 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth next year is looking increasingly at risk amid a possible delay in the budget because of a political deadlock, according to outgoing central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Wednesday 3 September 2025 11:08 AM
PHUKET: Despite a nationwide property market slowdown in 2025, Phuket remains a standout destination for real estate investment, driven by foreign demand and long-term development potential, industry figures say.
Political instability, border issues threaten tourism outlook
Political instability, border issues threaten tourism outlook
Tuesday 2 September 2025 01:30 PM
BANGKOK: Political instability and persistent border issues continue to impact investor sentiment, making Thailand lose its competitiveness due to delayed infrastructure development and tourism stimulus, according to Phuket tourism operators.
Phuket tourism holding strong
Phuket tourism holding strong
Tuesday 2 September 2025 09:19 AM
BANGKOK: Tourism in Phuket is surging with more than 7.6 million visitors in the first seven months of the year, says the Provincial Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office, Phuket.
Phuket hosts state banks outreach project
Phuket hosts state banks outreach project
Monday 1 September 2025 12:04 PM
PHUKET: Executives from the Ministry of Finance and state financial institutions visited Phuket on Saturday (Aug 30) to launch the ‘Bringing State Banks to Help the People’ project, aimed at strengthening local businesses and promoting long-term financial security.
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Monday 1 September 2025 09:11 AM
BANGKOK: Despite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket’s residential market in 2025 is expected to be among the busiest in terms of new launches and sales, according to property analysts.
BDO Phuket Enters a New Chapter
BDO Phuket Enters a New Chapter
Sunday 31 August 2025 10:00 AM
BDO, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, is entering a new chapter in Phuket with a change in leadership at its local office. With a fresh vision and renewed focus to support businesses in the region navigate an increasingly complex economic and regulatory environment.
Phuket tourism drive connects island businesses with Bangkok market
Phuket tourism drive connects island businesses with Bangkok market
Saturday 30 August 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Phuket Tourist Association, together with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has staged a five-day tourism promotion campaign aimed at boosting business opportunities for Phuket’s tourism operators in both consumer and corporate markets.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Friday 29 August 2025 11:35 AM
BANGKOK:  With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and B15 billion in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Thursday 28 August 2025 01:46 PM
BANGKOK: Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
Wednesday 27 August 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B2 billion to hold the electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in Thailand for five years, with expectations of generating at least B12bn in spending from visitors.
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
Tuesday 26 August 2025 01:06 PM
BANGKOK: Exports surged by 11% year-on-year in July, marking a 13th consecutive month of growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Senate committee tackles hotel licensing in Patong
Senate committee tackles hotel licensing in Patong
Monday 25 August 2025 11:09 AM
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry visited Patong on Friday (Aug 22) to hear concerns from hotel and accommodation operators, while also pushing forward plans to develop the resort town into a Smart City for tourism.
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Crypto sandbox targets tourists
Sunday 24 August 2025 12:30 PM
BANGKOK: The TouristDigiPay sandbox, an 18-month initiative that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for domestic spending, is strengthening Thailand's digital economy and positioning the country as a regional leader, according to cryptocurrency exchange operators.
Phuket SMEs urged to join e-VRT system to boost tourist spending
Phuket SMEs urged to join e-VRT system to boost tourist spending
Saturday 23 August 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), together with the Revenue Department, is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises to join the e-VRT system, aiming to boost foreign tourist spending and create new marketing opportunities for Thai products.
AoT revises airport plan, targets 120mn
AoT revises airport plan, targets 120mn
Saturday 23 August 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has revised the Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan, targeting a development project that can accommodate up to 120 million passengers per year as it eyes the East Expansion project tender next year.
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Thursday 21 August 2025 10:12 AM
BANGKOK: Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the B400 nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
Wednesday 20 August 2025 03:31 PM
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to offer free domestic flight tickets to 200,000 foreign arrivals to boost tourism nationwide over a three-month period.

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