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Creating a long-term vision
Business, Published on 06/05/2024
» Overtourism has become a hot topic in recent weeks as the influx of tourists has caused many destinations to feel they cannot cater to the rapid growth.
Calculating the cost of war
Business, Published on 29/04/2024
» Currency depreciation, a surge in oil prices and a decline in purchasing power often result from geopolitical conflicts.
Thailand Tops Japanese Golden Week Travel Choices
Published on 24/04/2024
» As Japan's Golden Week approaches, search data from the digital travel platform Agoda indicates a surge in interest for travel to Thailand, solidifying its position as the second most popular international destination for Japanese tourists, after South Korea. This year’s extended Golden Week, from 29 April to 6 May, offers Japanese travellers an expanded window for travel possibilities.
Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2024
» Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
PM urged to tackle overtourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism rising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the prime minister to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Airport flops prove dreamers wrong
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 22/04/2024
» Bringing an airport to a province isn't always a boon. It can be a burden too.
Mongolia seeks closer ties amid major power rivalry
News, Published on 22/04/2024
» Ulaanbaatar hopes to achieve closer ties with Thailand across the board, Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh said during an exclusive interview with Bangkok Post.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 19-25
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/04/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Operators unfazed by Mideast situation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2024
» Tourism operators view the Israel-Iran conflict and Dubai floods as having a short-term impact on long-haul arrivals, while outbound tourists remain hesitant about visiting the region amid the ongoing conflict.