Mr Disathat said OR is not concerned with competing against other budget hotels because its petrol stations are on or near highways and offer community malls. The hotels will serve tourists with a limited budget that want safe and clean rooms to stay for a few nights, he said. Mr Disathat did not disclose a budget for the hotel project as the company is studying its business feasibility. OR initiated the idea to develop budget hotels inside petrol stations between 2016 and 2017, then started feasibility discussions with four hotel chain operators. The plan to develop budget hotels will be supported by OR's 2024 investment budget, set at 23 billion baht, according to the firm.

Source: Bangkok Post December 12, 2023 02:28 UTC