Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Chiang Mai’s small hotels on sale due to falling Chinese tourist arrivals
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Chiang Mai’s small hotels on sale due to falling Chinese tourist arrivals
14 Sept 03:31Key points summarised by AI
Over ten small hotels and hostels in Chiang Mai are for sale, an unprecedented phenomenon, driven by a sharp decline in Chinese tourist arrivals since the Phoenix boat tragedy in July.
Chinese tourist arrivals dropped 8.8% in Q3, with monthly declines reaching 15% in September, directly impacting the local tourism sector despite a slight overall increase in tourist spending.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
20 Oct 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.