Household Debt in Thailand Continues to Rise
BANGKOK — Household debt in Thailand will to rise this year but at a slower pace, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said yesterday.
Thai Tourism Authorities Look Beyond China
BANGKOK – Tourism officials expect the number of Chinese visitors in Thailand to reach a record high this year, yet stress that Thailand's tourism industry must look to new markets to secure stable footing for the future.
Thai Beaches Dominate Top 10 List in Asia
BANGKOK — Travellers around the world have voted four Thai beaches onto TripAdvisor’s top ten list of the best beaches in Asia.
New BKK Taxi Service to Stress Passenger Safety
BANGKOK — A new high-end taxi service is set to launch in Bangkok this May in an effort to address persistent complaints about cab drivers who reject passengers or refuse to use meters.
China's Year of the Goat to Bring Economic Slowdown, Disharmony
BEIJING (DPA) - Common lore predicts the goat year of 2015 to bring disharmony, and the ruling Communist Party is bound to continue its anti-corruption campaign as it seeks to quell dissent and avoid clashes.
Thailand Fast-Tracks Immigration for Honeymooning Couples
BANGKOK (DPA) — Honeymooning couples will be fast-tracked through immigration for the month of February, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said Wednesday.
Thailand's International Hub To Get New Terminal And Runway
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's main international airport is set to have a new runway and terminal pending approval by the government, officials said Thursday.
Chinese Economic Growth Slowest in 24 Years
By Joanna Chiu
Govt Wants To Raise Fares of 'Low-Cost' Airlines
BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government is asking domestic “low-cost” airlines to raise their ticket prices to prevent stealing market share from inter-provincial bus companies.
2014 Tourist Arrivals to Thailand Drop By 6.6 Percent
BANGKOK — The number of foreign tourists who visited Thailand in 2014 was down 6.6 percent from the previous year, a Thai government official confirmed.
