The metaverse, climate, inclusivity, commerce and health consciousness are the five major consumer trends to watch this year, says Wunderman Thompson Thailand, a marketing communications agency. “Despite some continued economic difficulties, Thais already have a sense of renewed hope with key improvements in the tourism sector to fuel the economy,” said Maureen Tan, chief executive of Wunderman […]
Read MoreThe Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the next government to prioritise the tourism industry as a key economic driver, addressing the labour shortage, low level of safety and security, as well as sustainability. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, the THA president, said Thai tourism workers are in high demand in many countries where the industry has revived, including […]
Read MoreThe Revenue Department plans to step up its examination of suspicious personal income tax returns, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit. He said people who submit accurate filings have nothing to worry about, and eligible filers should receive a tax refund within three days. The department will spend more time scrutinising returns with suspicious information, said Mr […]
Read MoreThe first China-Laos-Thailand freight train departed from Kunming on Tuesday carrying nine cold-chain containers packed with about 280 tonnes of fresh vegetables for export to Laos and Thailand. Xinhua News Agency reports that within fifty-five hours, the freight train will arrive in Bangkok after passing through Laos where it would make a quick stop for reloading more goods. […]
Read MoreAlmost 99% of the 15,000 global early technology adopters surveyed by Ericsson say they expect to be proactively using internet and connectivity-based solutions by 2030 to personally address the impact of climate change and global warming. The statistic is included in the annual 10 Hot Consumer Trends research report from Ericsson ConsumerLab. This year’s theme […]
Read MoreAuthorities say VIP escort packages on sale in China are difficult to police as the transactions are made outside of Thailand. Thailand might ask Beijing for cooperation, as happened with the crackdown on so-called zero-dollar tours in 2016. Facebook page “Lui Chin”, which exposed the VIP escort sales on Chinese e-commerce sites last month, revealed […]
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