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Tourism industry likes Thaksin’s ‘CEO governor’ idea
Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators agree with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for “CEO governors” — a policy he introduced two decades ago with mixed results — but say there must be checks to ensure transparency and that work is carried out effectively.
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
Unease over Japan, South Korea market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators are not confident whether arrivals from Japan and South Korea can match the same level as 2024, as negative factors such as a strong baht, rivalry with Vietnam, as well as the two countries' weak economies continue to impact spending power.
TAT forecasts record level of arrivals from India
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Despite the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, Indian arrivals remain robust against the sluggish short-haul markets trend, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates a record level of 2.4 million arrivals from the market this year.
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.
Thailand eyes Middle East market to make up for Chinese tourists
Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand aims to boost tourist arrivals and spending from the Middle East and Southeast Asia to help offset declining revenue largely caused by a drop in visitors from China.
Long holiday benefits Phuket, but visitor numbers down
News, Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» Tourists spent at least 2.8 billion baht while visiting the southern island of Phuket during the four-day religious holiday weekend just ended, but visitor numbers were down on the same period last year.
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/07/2025
» Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/07/2025
» The tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to economic conditions.
Phuket sees 5.85 million visitors in first 5 months
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/07/2025
» Russians, Chinese and Indians were Phuket’s largest groups of foreign tourists in the first five months of this year, generating around 223 billion baht in revenue, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).