General Manager of Amari Hotel Group in Bangkok points towards sustainability as the way forward
Sustainability is going to be the minimum standard for hotel and hospitality sectors, area general manager of Amari Bangkok Hotel Sukamal Mondal, told the seminar “MarketHub Asia 2023”, noting that…
Thai baht becoming volatile amid rising household debt
Interest rates in emerging economies trailing their advanced peers, including the US, is boosting currency volatility and posing challenges to exchange rates and capital flows, according to Bank of Thailand…
Bangkok Landlord shocked to find rubbish piled up with dead rats and snakes in rental room
A landlord was shocked upon discovering that a room in Bangkok she rented out over the past decade to a nice-looking female government official, aged 42, hid mountains of rubbish…
Air India to fly 4 weekly Delhi to Phuket
Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, has announced plans to connect Delhi with Phuket, a popular island destination in Thailand, starting from December 15, 2023. The non-stop service…
Thai Airways has resumed 9 domestic routes
Thai Airways International has resumed services on nine domestic routes for the high season. These flights were previously operated by its former affiliate, Thai Smile Airways. The services will continue…
Bangkok snakes proving a huge problem for residents as emergency calls come in every 15 minutes
Contrary to popular belief, snakes are a far bigger concern in Bangkok. Just ask the 199 emergency hotline operator that receives a call for assistance every 15 minutes on average,…
Government plans 2 new tollways
The Transport Ministry has announced plans to construct two new elevated tollways at an estimated total cost of 87 billion baht. The first project involves extending the Don Muang tollway…
Thai Government to give 10% pay rise to all state employees
The pay rise will take effect in May after the fiscal 2024 budget bill is enacted by April next year. The hike will ensure a starting salary of 18,000 baht…
Thailand’s Aviation expected to become top 10 aviation hubs in 2033
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Thailand’s international flights have recovered to 71% of pre-Covid levels in 2019. IATA predicts that Thailand is on track to become the…
Thailand aims to secure $5 billion investment deal with Tesla
According to the Nation Group, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is working towards securing a $5 billion investment deal with Tesla. He has been actively seeking foreign investment and has…