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Bangkok Airways eyes CLMV market

Bangkok Airways has partnered with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to kick-off its campaign to attract meeting and incentive groups from the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV). The “Fly and Meet Double Bonus” promotion for Myanmar was launched by Bangkok Airway’s sales chief, Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, and TCEB’s director, Puripan Bunnag, at […]

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Thailand: Tax measures approved for smart city, logistics plans

THE BOARD of Investment yesterday approved a slew of tax measures to support investments for smart cities and smart logistics centres, according to its secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit. The BOI’s tax support for the establishment of smart cities is divided into two categories. First is designed for investments in telecom infrastructure, such as fibre optic network […]

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Thailand: TAT keen to bring back Malaysians

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to revive Malaysia as a source market this year with a new campaign called “Open to the New Shades”.  Some 3.35 million Malaysians visited Thailand in 2017, down from 3.49 million the year before.  Income from this market was 87.1 billion baht, down from 88.6 billion in 2016.  […]

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Thailand: Superrich forecasts exchange value uptick

Superrich Thailand, a leading local money changer, expects total money exchange value to grow by 20% this year and plans to increase investment in preparation for changes in technology and consumer lifestyles.  The projected 20% hike is below last year’s 43% growth in total money exchange value of 112 billion baht, said managing director for business […]

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Thailand: Talent shortage threatens growth

Already a major issue, skilled talent shortages will continue to impede growth, and if not addressed could have a significant impact on major Asia-Pacific economies by 2030, according to a study by the global organisational consulting firm Korn Ferry.  “Companies must work to mitigate this potential talent crisis now to protect their future,” said Michael Distefano, […]

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Thailand Post goes digital to compete

Thailand Post wants to establish two new logistics centres and an e-commerce centre by next year, aiming to stay more competitive in an intense market.  The collective budget of 12 billion baht will be used for Thailand Post’s digital transformation to fully automated operations by 2022.  The move aims to strengthen the company’s organisational management […]

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