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Agents upbeat on Chinese market
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/07/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals have already passed their low point, and tour agents are showing renewed confidence in Thailand despite safety concerns fuelled by border conflicts and a recent market shooting, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT seeks B2.8tn income next year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 2.8 trillion baht revenue next year and aims to be among the top 10 countries worldwide when it comes to generating the largest amount of tourism revenue.
Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn target
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that tourism revenue this year will reach 2.87 trillion baht, a shortfall from the 3-trillion-baht target due to the sluggish Chinese market and global uncertainties, but it still anticipates 7% growth to 3 trillion baht in 2026.
PATA honours key tourism leaders gathering
Post Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the PATA Thailand Chapter and Centara Grand at CentralWorld, hosted a special evening event on June 17 to honour two prominent figures in Thailand’s tourism sector: Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, former president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); and Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, the newly appointed director-general of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).
Specialists urge revamp of state procurement process
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2025
» Technical experts have urged an overhaul of the bidder qualification criteria for government auctions to prevent registration system collapses for state projects with a massive amount of registrants.
Early birds to benefit most from planned tourism subsidies
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/07/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy for airlines and tour groups to stimulate the tourism industry will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, aiming to generate 33.5 billion baht in revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Bugs being fixed in travel subsidy sign-up system
Published on 02/07/2025
» Lessons learned from previous travel subsidy schemes that cost the government 2.3 billion baht due to fraud have the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) defending the complicated registration process for the latest programme.
Thailand to host Tomorrowland Music Festival for first time in 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» Thailand is set to welcome one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, Tomorrowland, for the very first time in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global creative hub.
TAT Launches ‘Be My Guest’ to Elevate Thai Soft Power
Published on 25/06/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching the Be My Guest international campaign, a flagship initiative under the government’s Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025. Representing the "Grand Celebration" pillar of the initiative, the campaign runs from 26 June to 1 July and highlights Thai soft power through two core programmes: Be My Guest Soft Power Fam Trip and Rhythm of Thailand.
B1.75bn approved for ‘half-half’ Thai tourism subsidies
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 1.75 billion baht for the “Half-Half Thailand Travel” campaign, intended to promote domestic tourism in the low season, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Tuesday.