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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 22 January 2025
Tourism Authority of Thailand Aims for ฿3 Trillion by Focusing on Emerging Markets File photo for reference only. Courtesy: Bangkok Airways The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target of generating 3 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year. This bold objective comes as TAT diversifies its focus towards emerging markets like Southeast Asia, India, and Russia, with the aim of reducing dependency on the traditionally strong but unpredictable Chinese market. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1349520-tourism-authority-of-thailand-aims-for-฿3-trillion-by-focusing-on-emerging-markets/ -
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Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons Slammed as a 'Grotesque Display' of Power by Schiff
I think it's a given to say that The Hill will run with this story as a negative move by Trump and Biden's 11th hour pardons as a positive move by Biden. Fact is the majority of the Jan 6 protesters were non-violent with huge prison terms handed out to them and it's these that will get pardons and Biden's 11th hour pardons are to protect the guilty in federal court. If the people Biden gave pardons to are innocent and have nothing to answer for they don't need to accept the pardons. BTW a federal pardon does not protect the person from state law processes. -
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Starmer on New Southport Enquiry & Massive Failures that led to the Attack
Reading/eyesight issues as well as memory? Let me try again in a larger font. Yet you support the Palestinian cause. Cognitive Dissonance much? -
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Trial Postponed for Labour Councillor accused of inciting violence
Hilarious The video is all over the internet, his words and action are crystal clear. There is nothing that anyone can say that would prejudice the proceedings. -
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Aims for ฿3 Trillion by Focusing on Emerging Markets
File photo for reference only. Courtesy: Bangkok Airways The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target of generating 3 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year. This bold objective comes as TAT diversifies its focus towards emerging markets like Southeast Asia, India, and Russia, with the aim of reducing dependency on the traditionally strong but unpredictable Chinese market. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool detailed this strategy, forecasting 2 trillion baht from an anticipated 39-40 million foreign arrivals, alongside 1 trillion baht from 200-220 million domestic trips. She highlighted the need to buffer against risks from China's fluctuating market conditions amid reports of human trafficking that sullies Thailand's image as a transit hub. Particularly promising are Southeast Asian nations, which typically contribute 30% of total visitors. Last year saw a surge in Malaysian tourists, hitting a record 4.9 million. TAT aims to promote rail and cruise travel as alternatives to traditional air and land routes, enhancing connectivity with Malaysia. New air routes such as Bangkok-Johor Bahru are expected to further bolster this market. Indonesia presents another opportunity given its vast population of 270 million. Taiwan also registered over 1 million arrivals for the first time last year, while the South Korean market is projected to hit 2 million visitors by 2025, surpassing last year's 1.8 million. India remains a key focus, with TAT eyeing 2.3-2.5 million tourists from there, buoyed by expanding air connectivity and routes. Meanwhile, Russia is set to maintain its position as the top European source market, with a projected 10% increase from 1.7 million arrivals last year. The Middle East and Kazakhstan are eyed for over 20% growth given their previously low visitor numbers, providing ample room for expansion. Despite renewed competition from other countries, China is still expected to be Thailand's largest source market. Thapanee acknowledged potential challenges in the coming years, including natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and policies from the US under Donald Trump, alongside potential new health crises. In March, the TAT will participate in ITB Berlin 2025, a key European travel trade fair. With plans to double the space of the Thai pavilion, they aim to generate 5-6 billion baht from business deals, up from last year's 3 billion. The government is also fostering participation from untapped Thai provinces by offering free booth rental, providing new players marketing strategy training in a push led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2025-01-22
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