CHON BURI: The tourism industry in Pattaya is showing signs of recovery as more tourists are slated to return following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Thanet Supornsahasrangsi, president of the Tourism Council of Chonburi, said that Pattaya has seen a 60–70% room occupancy rate for New Year’s Eve, an increase compared to the rate of 30-40% […]
Read MoreThe cabinet on Tuesday agreed to a fifth extension of the excise tax cut on standard diesel, until Jan 20. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said the weekly cabinet meeting approved continuing the excise tax cut of five baht per litre for two months from Nov 21. The tax reduction will mean another 20 billion baht […]
Read MoreLONDON: The Tourism and Sports Ministry is planning to ask the cabinet this month for a budget of 8.7 billion baht to support the tourism industry, saying a “booster shot” is required for Thailand to attract 18-20 million tourists next year. Of the total budget, 7.2 billion baht would be allocated for the fifth phase of […]
Read MorePeople will be allowed to have a say regarding the new power tariff as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) prepares to decide on the next hike, leading to higher electricity bills next year. The higher bill is mainly attributed to an increase in the fuel tariff, often called Ft, which is a key component in […]
Read MoreThailand’s on-demand commerce battle between “super apps” is expected to intensify in 2023 amid slower market growth, economic headwinds and an exodus of funding, as some food delivery players are likely to exit the market next year, according to industry pundits. “In 2023, the intense battle will shift from e-marketplaces to on-demand commerce players,” said Pawoot […]
Read MoreThailand’s rice exports were up 39.1% in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period a year earlier, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday. Thai rice exported reached 5.41 million tonnes in the January to September period this year, it said in a statement. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2437602/rice-exports-up-39-1-y-y-in-first-9-months
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