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Thailand’s new equal marriage law predicted to boost tourism industry by $2bn

Thailand is predicted to see a boost to its economy after it became the first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

The Independent UK

Casinos a game-changer for Thai tourism, says Agoda

Casinos would significantly boost tourism to Thailand, says the chief executive of the online travel agency Agoda, who is confident the country could set a record for foreign arrivals next year.

Bangkok Post

Is Booking Holdings (BKNG) a Better Buy Than Netflix (NFLX)?

Heightened needs for quick and reliable connectivity have primed the internet industry for exponential growth, which is anticipated to persist into the foreseeable future. Therefore, let us compare internet stocks Netflix (NFLX) and Booking Holdings (BKNG) to evaluate which may present a more advantageous investment opportunity. Read on….

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3 Internet Stocks to Buy Before June Ends

Growing digitalization across several sectors worldwide and the advent of advanced technologies have primed the internet industry for significant growth in the foreseeable future. Given the industry tailwinds, it could be wise to invest in robust internet stocks Booking Holdings (BKNG), Expedia Group (EXPE), and CarGurus (CARG) before the month-end.…

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Airbnb offers stays at Gassho House

Airbnb recently announced it is offering guests the opportunity to have an overnight stay in the Gassho Houses at the World Heritage Site Gokayama, Japan.

Bangkok Post

Thailand is 2nd most popular destination - Agoda

Thailand is the second most popular destination country, and Bangkok is the most popular city for travellers who use the online travel platform Agoda, according to its recent analysis of booking data.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok urged to woo business tourists

Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

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Thailand tourism needs a trust boost

The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video…

Bangkok Post

Agoda 'Price Freeze' locks rates

Online travel agency Agoda is releasing a new feature called "Price Freeze", which allows customers to lock the best rates and pay a small deposit from at least one day up to 14 days, as a new option for individuals who are planning a holiday but still unsure of the…

Bangkok Post

Agoda: Thai tourism makes cautious revival

Thailand is one of the first countries in Asia to see tourism rebound from the pandemic, driven by positive signals from both foreign and domestic travellers, according to Agoda.

Bangkok Post

Outbound Asian tourists to hit pre-pandemic levels by 2024-Agoda CEO

Asian tourists are only expected to resume international travel at pre-pandemic levels gradually, by 2024, the new chief executive of online travel agency Agoda said late on Monday.

Reuters

Focus on low-carbon tourism

This month, Thailand launched long-term resident visas, allowing affluent and high-income foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years to boost the economy and tourism. Approximately 400 people filed for the visa in the first 12 days, indicating considerable demand.

Bangkok Post

Thailand's BOI Launches New 10-Year LTR Visa For Investors

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), on 1 September 2022, started accepting applications to the new 10-year Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) which aims to attract investors, talents, remote workers and retirees to live, work or invest in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Get great deals at Cape & Kantary Hotels

Cape & Kantary Hotels with its 23 properties across Thailand announced participation in the "We Travel Together Phase 4" campaign where guests can make their reservation and stay at one of many hotels in popular locations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phangnga, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Rayong, Surat Thani and…

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Did China really deploy tanks to suppress protesters in Henan province?

A video of tanks in China went viral on July 18, 2022, with social media users claiming it shows the Chinese government suppressing protesters in Henan over the ongoing rural banking scandals. However, the video was actually filmed in Rizhao City in Shandong province and according to our sources, the…

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Bangkok hosting art festival until Sunday

Bangkok is vibrant once again with Amazing Bloom Bangkok 2022, an art festival featuring eight masterpieces from leading artists on view until Sunday.

Benzinga

Travel Platform Agoda Offers New Payment Option In Asia Pacific Region

Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:BKNG) owned travel platform Agoda has partnered with Visa Inc (NYSE:V) to offer interest-free credit card installments across its booking platform. The installments are exclusively applicable to HSBC Bank Malaysia credit card holders. Visa and Agoda plan to progressively roll out the offering regionwide to locations like Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand,…

Benzinga

Booking Holdings Appoints Omri Morgenshtern As CEO Of Agoda

Online travel and related services provider Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:BKNG) has appointed Omri Morgenshtern as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Agoda, effective July 1, 2022. Omri Morgenshtern has served as Agoda's COO since July 2018. After ten years at Agoda and serving as CEO since 2018, John Brown has been named Chair, Agoda.…

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Trio unveils new set of credit cards

Credit card firm Krungthai Card (KTC), digital travel platform Agoda and payment technology company Mastercard have joined forces to launch the "KTC-Agoda Mastercard credit card", aimed at travel lovers.

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