Thai consumer confidence hits lowest level in over two years
By Reuters and published by CNA THAI consumer confidence dropped for a sixth consecutive month in July to its lowest level in 31 months due mainly to concerns over US tariffs, a lagging economy and government instability, a survey showed on Thursday (July 7). The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber […]
Read MorePolitical, economic conditions a bigger concern than technology, sustainability, ITB Berlin survey shows
MORE than 60% of the respondents to a survey by ITB Berlin fear “political and economic conditions” will have a bigger impact on business than either technology or climate change. The response has paved the way for a long-overdue shift in the focus of discussion at the world’s biggest travel show, as well as […]
Read MoreThailand ranked the 8th safest travel destination in survey of Americans
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased that Thailand rose to rank as the 8th safest global travel destination in a survey of Americans by travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, TV Channel 7 said today (Apr. 30). A similar survey in 2018 had placed Thailand 20th with this year’s result being a significant […]
Read MoreThese are the world’s most livable cities in 2021
By Saheli Roy Choudhury, CNBC As THE world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the metropolitan city of Auckland in New Zealand has been named the most livable city globally by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). That’s largely due to the country’s successful handling of Covid-19 which allowed schools, theatres, restaurants and other cultural […]
Read MoreThais suspicious of Covid-19 vaccine?
A wide-ranging opinion survey by Bangkok University (Bangkok Poll) reveals that a slight majority of people hold out moderate hope that vaccines will help end the Covid-19 pandemic, but worry about side effects. The poll also revealed that almost one-quarter of those surveyed fear the vaccines will not be effective. The poll was conducted via […]
Read MorePoll shows majority want to keep door shut to foreign tourists
THE majority of Thai people do not want foreign tourists to return to their country as revealed in an online opinion survey conducted by Suan Dusit Poll with 1,116 people questioned during June 9-12, PostToday reported this morning (14.6.2020). The poll was held to gauge the people’s reaction to the government’s move to revive tourism […]
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