The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) today expressed concern that Thai tourism industry could be hit in the first quarter of next year if political demonstrations are prolonged. Continue reading “Tourism association concerned over prolonged protests”
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) today initiated use of a historic steam locomotive running and carrying passengers from Bangkok to Chachoengsao, southeast of Bangkok.
Meanwhile, SRT Deputy Governor Viroj Triempongpan presided over the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition at Hua Lamphong Railway Station to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 86th birthday today. Continue reading “SRT launches historic steam locomotive to mark King’s birthday”
Airports of Thailand (AoT) president admitted the ongoing protests have affected the number of passengers using Thailand’s airports to enter the country.
AoT president Sitha Tiwari said the number of passengers using the country’s airports has dropped slightly, but by less than 10 per cent. Continue reading “Airports agency accepts political protests impact passengers usage numbers”
Thai farmers have aired their grievances over the government’s decision to slash the rice pledging price ceiling. Most of them are worried about shouldering the burden of higher production costs of rice farming and the chronic problem of accumulating debt owed to loan sharks.
There are over 37 million farmers in the country. Over 80 per cent of them do not own the land they farm. Continue reading “Thai farmers cry foul over rice pledge price cut”
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