Domestic car sales in August plunged by 38.8% year-on-year to 42,176 units, the lowest in 15 months, due partly to the government’s lockdown measures, said the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The strict measures, including travel restrictions and a night-time curfew, lasted from around mid-July to the end of August before authorities relaxed some measures […]
Read MoreThe Tourism Department has increased its revenue target from foreign film crews to 3.2-3.5 billion baht after launching incentives for big productions in the hope of returning to pre-pandemic levels by next year. “Even though the pandemic poses an obstacle for film shoots, foreign film productions still opt for Thailand as a location,” said Anan […]
Read MoreConfusion over reopening timelines has spoiled the chance for the tourism industry to rebound during the coming high season as inconsistent policies damage the country’s credibility and international tour operators refrain from planning packages until policies are confirmed. The reopening plan for five areas — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phetchaburi — faced […]
Read MoreThe National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) will propose shorter quarantine periods for some foreign visitors to revive the tourism industry and stimulate the economy. If approved, select groups of foreign visitors would only have to quarantine for 7–10 days instead of 14. Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said quarantine would […]
Read MoreThailand’s handicraft exports are expected to grow by nearly 20% this year, driven by increasing demand for silverware, goldware and ornaments. Pornpon Akathaporn, acting chief executive officer of the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (SACIT), said export prospects for Thai arts and crafts products in the year to come are also promising thanks […]
Read MoreExports should continue to maintain their growth momentum in August, albeit at a slower pace than the previous month, when they surged by 20.2% year-on-year from July of last year. Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said in a speech at a seminar yesterday the country’s export sector was expected to keep growing in August, but at […]
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