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Khao Lak rooms boom slows

The number of hotel units in Khao Lak has soared in the past two years, reports Bill Barnett of consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

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TTM aims at niche tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says this it welcome reception at this year’s Thailand Travel Mart (TTM) from June 5 to 7 will honour foreign travel-related professionals who have supported Thailand’s tourism.

Phuket's View selling well

PHUKET: Sales are going well at The View, a 53-unit apartment development overlooking Kata, Kata Noi and Karon Beaches.

Dusit opens in Abu Dhabi

The Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, designed primarily for the business and conference traveller, opened on May 1.

Thai rival complicates Heineken's Asian expansion

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 11 September 2012, 03:02PM

A Thai group said Tuesday it was exploring a bid for Singapore's Fraser and Neave (F&N) conglomerate, complicating Dutch beer giant Heineken's takeover of a major Asian brewer partly owned by F&N.

Delay park fees hike – tour companies

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 11 September 2012, 12:49PM

The Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA) has written to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) requesting a postponement of a hike in entrance fees at 29 national parks announced last week.

Air traffic growth figures plummet in July

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 11 September 2012, 12:47PM

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has revealed global air traffic results for July, which show a sharp slowdown in growth for both air travel and freight business, particularly in North America and the Asia-Pacific region.

Hoteliers lay out how they tackle eco issues

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 11 September 2012, 12:40PM

PHUKET: It may not have been intended as a competition, but the recent Amcham Green Tourism Practices seminar, by inviting three hoteliers to brag about their green practices, had a significant and entertaining element of rivalry.

Court to decide if Germany can join ESM

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 11 September 2012, 12:33PM

When the history books are written about the Euro, next Wednesday (September 12) may well prove one of the most significant dates in the life of the embattled single currency.

Seven Phuket entries in property awards finals

Phuket News / Business

Tuesday 11 September 2012, 10:40AM

PHUKET: Three Phuket real estate agents, two Phuket-owned hotels and two Phuket condo developments are through to the finals of the Thailand Property Awards.

CP family tops Thailand’s richest list

Phuket News / Business

Friday 7 September 2012, 05:32PM

According to the latest issue of Forbes magazine, just out, Charoen Pokphand Group Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont is the richest person in Thailand.

IBAP Fair this weekend

Phuket News / Business

Monday 3 September 2012, 05:34PM

PHUKET: After a successful Business Fair in 2011, the International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP), is about to launch its seventh such event, which it promises will be “even bigger and better”.

Regatta queen

Phuket News / Business

Friday 24 August 2012, 05:49PM

PHUKET: Kae Wattana is on a roll. Three months ago her company, Regattas Asia (RA), signed a deal giving it all the rights to the Samui Regatta. That makes it five she’s running now, though this is the first she owns.

Thai economy posts brisk 2Q growth

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 05:44PM

Thailand's economy has logged a second straight quarter of solid growth, buoyed by investment to repair factories damaged by last year's devastating floods and strong domestic demand, data showed Monday.

Heineken ups bid for Tiger Beer maker to fend off Thai rival

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:07AM

Dutch brewing giant Heineken Friday agreed to a final offer of Sg$53 a share for Singapore's Asia Pacific Breweries to fend off a Thai rival and gain control of Asia's fast-growing beer market.

The Crisis Guy: Richard Hancock is a man for all bad seasons

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:04AM

PHUKET: Continuing its string of unusual and fascinating speakers, the International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) last Friday (August 10) had crisis management expert Richard Hancock on stage at the A2 Access Resort & Villas on the bypass road.

Family Mart to expand Thai network

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 06:52AM

Family Mart has affirmed that it remains committed to Thailand, despite rumors that it was reconsidering its business in the kingdom.

One more step towards 3G

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 06:51AM

Three major mobile private-sector service providers, AIS, DTAC, and True Move have said they are ready to bid for a 3G service license in a bidding process expected to begin in October.

Hun Sen reveals casinos are 'essential to defence'

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 06:51AM

While Phuket rattles with rumour and debate over whether the complex on Koh Rang Noi is, or is not intended to be a casino, Cambodia’s maverick Prime Minister Hun Sen has come up with a novel take on the usefulness of gambling houses.

SE Asia leads growth in arrivals of tourists

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:32PM

Collective international arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations grew by 4 per cent year-on-year during April 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

Thailand 'most popular in Asia' for property buyers

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:31PM

Thailand remained the most popular target in Asia for overseas property buyers and investors, with a sharp increase in interest levels being seen during July.

IBAP speaker to explain crisis management

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:28PM

PHUKET: The speaker at tonight's meeting (August 10) of the International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) will be Singapore-based crisis management specialist Richard Hancock.

Tourism industry calls for changes at ministry

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:25PM

Thailand’s three main private tourism organisations have called into doubt the competence of top politicians and officials charged with managing the country’s tourism industry.

Another new move at Pata

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:22PM

PHUKET: The staffing merry-go-round near the top of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) continues to spin, with yet another senior appointment: the promotion of Puangthip “Mam” Chotipantawanon to Director of Operations.

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