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Thailand's chance to shine

Thailand is scheduled to host the Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit later this week.

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Luxury hotels thriving thanks to revival of Mice market

The uneven tourism recovery has been highlighted by lower-end hotels' struggle to catch up with five-star properties, which have greatly benefited from the return of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market.

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Tourism jitters following Seoul Halloween tragedy

Thai tourism operators expressed concerns over crowded events and urged related authorities to be prepared for possible accidents after the tragedy at Itaewon in South Korea during a Halloween event.

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Desperate for a long-term vision

With the country's next general election tentatively slated for May 7, 2023 by the Election Commission, assuming the House of Representatives completes its four-year term by March 23, many political parties have cranked up their election machines, with leading parties already kicking off their campaigns.

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Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office.

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Caught in a vicious currency cycle

Industry leaders have called on the government and related authorities to do more to prevent the depreciation of the baht and mitigate the impact of the Bank of Thailand's latest policy rate hike.

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Tourism prospects hang in the balance

The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

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Hotel rates low despite surging costs

Hotels are struggling to raise room rates amid intense competition in the industry, despite pressure from higher operational costs due to surging electricity bills and wages.

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Safety warning over new hotel rules

Plans to exempt more small hotels from regulation will lead to unfair competition and heightened safety and security risks, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

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Landlords jittery over seizure risk

Landlords in the hotel sector have raised concerns about the government's policy to confiscate vacant land which has not been utilised for 10 years as there are no proper schemes or environment-related laws from state authorities to help develop the land for public benefit.

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Making more than ends meet

A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.

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Most hotels still struggling despite full reopening

Despite fully reopening in July, the employment rate in the hotel sector stands at just 71% of the pre-pandemic level with 68% of hotels hit by a labour shortage, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

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Mixed feelings on recovery outlook

Bustling commuters, traffic gridlocks and crowded shopping malls have become more common in the third quarter following the country's reopening in June, fuelling hopes that Thailand is now getting back on its feet.

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Recovery steps falter

Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.

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Tourism operators expect little help on stimulus

Tourism and hospitality businesses that proposed stimulus measures to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remain sceptical that the suggestions will be put into practice, as related authorities may be reluctant to help.

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Subdued spending in second half

Most industry chiefs believe private consumption in the second half is expected to remain flat, limited by pressure from high energy prices and the prolonged pandemic.

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Hoteliers deride dual pricing proposal

Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is impractical.

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Hoteliers deride government proposal for dual pricing

Hoteliers have expressed concerns about the government's plan to set dual pricing for foreign tourists and locals, saying the move is "impractical" and demanding the administration roll out effective promotions to spur tourism sentiment in an effort to increase room rates.

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Economic worries trump Covid

The highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are keeping people alert to a possible outbreak, but Covid-19 may not be the most serious concern as the economy ambles forward.

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New land appraisal rules rile hoteliers

Hotels are crying foul over the new land appraisal rules the Treasury Department is set to apply for the land and building tax from next year, saying the decision could deeply hurt the hospitality sector.

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The long road to recovery

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on June 17 that Thailand plans to lift most of its travel restrictions and virus containment measures from July 1.

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Call for more hotel tax breaks is snubbed by Arkhom

Hotel operators' request for an extension of the land tax reduction was dismissed by the finance minister, prompting the Thai Hotels Association (THA) to seek a new solution to ease cash-strapped operators' financial burden.

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Firms cheer easing of tourism rules

After more than two years of severe hardships brought about by Covid-19 outbreaks, tourism-related businesses are seeing a glimpse of hope after the government agreed on Friday to abandon the pre-registration process for foreign visitors and the requirement for face masks to be worn in public.

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Firms push for softer tourism rules

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Governor gets backing to extend nightlife hours to 2am

Tourism operators are supporting the Bangkok governor's proposal to extend nightlife hours until 2am and lift the outdoor mask mandate to boost tourism demand and attract workers back to the industry.

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