BANGKOK: Thailand received a group of tourists from China on Tuesday, its first such arrivals since commercial flights were banned in April to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the visitors seemingly undeterred by escalating street demonstrations in Bangkok. Thirty-nine tourists from Shanghai arrived on Tuesday night, the deputy director of the country’s main Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kittipong […]
Read MoreThe Trade Competition Commission (TCC) on Tuesday gave the nod to amended guidelines to regulate online food delivery after such services mushroomed during the Covid-19 lockdown that began in April. The guidelines, which have already undergone public hearings for all stakeholders, aim to prevent unfair trade practices and keep online food delivery platforms from taking […]
Read MoreThe Thai Hotels Association (THA) is introducing a stimulus campaign targeting expatriates by offering a 1,000-baht discount on 5,000 room nights and urging the government to move an existing domestic campaign onto e-commerce platforms. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, THA president, said the campaign is a bid to support the hotel industry during the tough economic situation, […]
Read MoreThailand must start its reopening plan slowly after the first Chinese tourists under the special tourist visa (STV) scheme arrived on Tuesday, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the first arrivals may not be in large numbers, but their example will show the readiness of the public health system […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand has expressed concern that the ongoing anti-government rallies could further weaken domestic consumption and tourism. The central bank needs to keep a close watch on the situation, said newly appointed governor Setthaput Suthiwart-Narueput, who succeeded Veerathai Santiprabhob on Oct 1. “Basically, the political factor is one of the uncertainties,” Mr Setthaput […]
Read MoreTraditional trade has made a strong comeback during the Covid-19 crisis, with consumers flocking back to conventional retail stores, especially in upcountry areas. Somchai Pornrattanacharoen, president of the Wholesale and Retail Association, said that since the coronavirus outbreak, traditional trade at mom-and-pop shops and local wholesale shops has seen continuous sales growth. The Covid-19 crisis […]
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