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Pattaya’s construction activity has reached a new height

Mario Kleff, an eccentric architect who innovates residential construction engineering, designed all of these structures. Mario Kleff pioneered new residential construction standards in Pattaya. The designer built high-quality buildings for over a decade. The architect submitted his plans for Park Royal 2, a multi-story cellular beam condominium, in 2009. This Thailand-first method allowed long-span construction. In 2022, numerous huge pool villas with 30+ meter column spans will be built. Motorway bridges offer “column-free chambers” and greater aesthetics. Thailand leads in new building structures. The Wong Amat Tower was Mario Kleff’s first modern high-rise in Pattaya. He designed Na Kluea’s Laguna Heights condominium, Club Royal, and Jomtien’s Suan Sawarn condominium complex. His portfolio now includes many unique real estate initiatives. Mario Kleff – The Touch is a signature project. It was Thailand’s first two-column high-rise with a 25-meter column span, but it was never finished. Improving house construction is hard enough,…

The reason why don’t people go back to Khao San Road

The global epidemic caused by COVID-19 led to the closure of borders and the end of tourism in a great number of vital places. In a short amount of time, Khao San Road, which was once a vibrant and bustling backpacker refuge in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, turned into a dismal ghost town. Now that all of the pandemic restrictions have been gone, the government is continually reporting an influx of international tourists that are helping to bring Thailand back to life. But merchants on Khao San Road claim that despite the fact that all limitations imposed by Covid have been abolished, they are not witnessing the increase in the number of tourists that was anticipated. When the limits began to be implemented, it was a devastating blow to the well-known tourist district. The authorities did all in their power to prevent poorly ventilated, crowded establishments from continuing to operate…

A new CEO is appointed by Thai Airways

Chai was selected from a pool of 53 candidates, both internal and external, which included domestic and foreign aviation leaders. The candidate’s potential for leadership was evaluated through psychometric testing during the recruitment process. Additionally, applicants gave presentations to the selection committee in which they shared their goals and objectives for the organization. Chai possesses all of the necessary qualities and skills for the job, including a Master of Business Administration degree from Kasetsart University, an undergraduate degree from Assumption University, and 37 years of experience working in the aviation business in Thailand. Chai is a member of the boards of directors for both THAI Flight Training Co. and Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services. In particular, Chai possesses the financial and accounting expertise necessary to guide the airline’s rehabilitation strategy, including obtaining fresh loans, reorganizing capital, and managing financial discipline. These are all essential components of the plan. He has been…

Alcohol Control Committee quashes late-night drinking

The request to extend the authorized hours for the selling of alcohol until 4 in the morning was rejected by the Alcohol Control Committee of Thailand. The decision was reached after a widespread push gained strength and backing from lawmakers and business operators, particularly in regions that are frequented by tourists. The committee had a meeting with Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, to examine the proposal to extend the selling hours for alcoholic beverages from 5 p.m. until 4 a.m. each day. The committee voted against the concept because they believed that there would be too much time spent drinking over the course of 11 hours. They were concerned that the extended hours of drinking would not only lead to a rise in the number of alcohol-related fatalities and injuries, but also in the number of health issues that could be brought on…

The reluctance of tour operators to invest employee training

According to the National Institute of Development Administration, managers would like the taxpayers to foot the bill for their professional development opportunities. It is possible to say that tourism is the single most important factor driving Thailand’s economy. Employers who are in a financial position are able to claim that they want to increase their employees by approximately 10 percent. According to Piriya Pholphirul, who works in the institute’s center of development economics research, “Tourism started picking up steam after the rules for Covid-19 were loosened in the second half of the year.” Even now, much over half of all tour companies have a smaller workforce than they did before the pandemic. Perhaps even more concerning is the fact that seven percent of business owners want to lay off employees as a direct result of their declining profitability and the increased pressure from staff members for fair pay. More than…

The Russian assault surprises Thailand’s tourism forces

With 230,000 joyful tourists besieging beaches, temples, and the ever-popular red-light districts around the country, Russia ranks just 13th this year in terms of Thailand’s source markets. Thailand is a popular tourist destination. On the other hand, this month has seen a considerable rise in arrivals thanks to Aeroflot aircraft departing from Novosibirsk as well as chartered flights. The majority of chartered flights from Russia travel to Pattaya and Phuket as their final destinations. ATTA’s Adith Chairattananon reported that there has been an increase in the number of queries from Russian travel agents regarding vacation packages to Thailand. This has jolted cash-strapped tour operators back into action sooner than was originally anticipated. “There are relatively few Thai operators that specialize in the Russian sector — most of the players are native Russians,” Adith added, bemoaning the independent thinking of Russian visitors who were arriving in Thailand. Mainly due to the…

New transit route boosts northeast Thailand’s Naga tourism

The journey makes stops at various locations throughout the region where worship of the legendary serpent can be performed. The Udon Thani office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is in charge of organizing the route. The provinces of Udon Thani, Nong Khai, and Bueng Kan all feature religious destinations that can be visited by travelers along this route. From December through February, it is anticipated that the new campaign would produce approximately 120 million Thai Baht. The statement was made by the director of the TAT’s office in Udon Thani “We present a travel path that links with distinctive local identities in order to provide travelers with a travel experience that is rich in meaning,” Visitors will stop at temples in the provinces of Udon Thani and Nong Khai while they are on their journey. They will go to Don Pho Island and the Naga Cave while they…

Greenpeace joins Thai fishermen’s effort to conserve the mackerel

The Canadian group found that unrestrained overfishing has reduced the quantity and value of Thai mackerel. As a result, the market for fish is becoming smaller, the majority are imported, and many claim that their flavor has diminished. Greenpeace joined with 23 coastal provinces to raise awareness about the overfishing, catching, sale, and consumption of mackerel and juvenile fish in Thailand. They have created marine animal nurseries in their communities, made the situation public on social media, and exerted pressure on stores to cease selling juvenile fish. Piya Thedyam, president of the Artisanal Fishermen Network of Prachuap Khiri Khan, stated that more juvenile fish are being caught. This impacts small-scale fishers and consumers across the nation. More costly seafood. Our campaign secures food security for the future.” Stop catching, purchasing, and selling juvenile fish, reads the sign on the bridge. Chanklang Kanthong / Greenpeace According to Piya, their campaign has…

THAI and Bangkok Airways have been told to rectify their catastrophic baggage delays

According to reports from Saksayam, the issue with the lengthy line at the taxi service desk at the terminal has been resolved. The waiting area at Suvarnabhumi Airport was extended, and additional parking lots were made available for taxi drivers. The amount of time spent waiting was noted to be 10 minutes for each passenger. On the other side, there has not yet been a solution found for the delayed luggage. Saksayam stated that there is a shortage of human resources within the ground operation teams of each airline. He discovered that the nation’s ailing tourism industry is still recovering from the pandemic, that all airlines reduced their workforce and shrunk their operations to cope with the subsequent economic downturn, and that they require some time to hire more staff in order to do so successfully. According to the findings of Saksayam, Thai Airways (THAI) and Bangkok Airways were the…

Thai airports are getting ready for the high season by shortening the lines at immigration

On Friday, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob announced that as a first step, the waiting time for passport checks has been lowered from 30 minutes to 15, with immigration authorities spending no more than 1 minute per passport. The previous waiting time was 30 minutes. In the past, airport personnel was employed to fill in for immigration inspectors, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered that police officers be trained and placed on standby in order to find a more permanent solution to the problem. While this is going on, a representative for the government named Traisuree Traisaranakul stated that even if the issue of travelers having to wait a long time for their arrival stamps has been resolved, travelers still have to wait a long time for their bags. According to her, this has been an issue for a long time because business owners cut back on the number of…