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Bangkok hotels packed thanks to Blackpink concerts
Published on 06/10/2025
» Blackpink’s upcoming “Deadline” concerts in Bangkok are expected to drive full occupancy at hotels near Rajamangala National Stadium, in line with Thailand’s growing “gig tripping” trend, where up to 40% of the crowds attending music events can consist of foreign attendees.
Chiang Mai tourism weathers the storm
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa has yet to significantly affect tourism in Chiang Mai because it is still low season, with flash floods occurring only in certain areas for a short period, and operators in the area more concerned about the strong baht steering short-haul tourists towards Vietnam.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists
Published on 16/09/2025
» This summer, Hu Jia and her family opted to skip Thailand’s iconic beaches and ornate temples, a short flight from her home in Sichuan province. Instead, she booked a two-week trip to Vietnam amid growing Chinese concerns over Thailand’s safety.
Shares advance as more US rate cuts expected
Business, Published on 13/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday as expectations for as many as three US interest rate cuts by year-end promised to lower borrowing costs globally, a relief to stressed bond markets and a drag on the dollar.
Rabbit looks to return to profit amid divestment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/09/2025
» SET-listed Rabbit Holdings, a financial services and real estate subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, expects to return to profit by year-end as part of its divestment plan.
Strong baht a high-season challenge
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» The appreciation of the baht to a four-year high could affect inbound tourism during the upcoming high season, although attractive room rates and cheaper international flights should still help attract visitors to Thailand.
Manufacturing performs better than other sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Despite potentially flat growth, the industrial property sector continued to outperform other real estate segments, supported by clearer US tariff policies and strong foreign direct investment (FDI) momentum in the first half.
Thai hotels cut room rates after falling tourist numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourist numbers from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly.
Thai hotels forced to cut room rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand's hotel sector is experiencing its first pricing pressure after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourists from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly, says Tris Rating.