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Travellers get cold feet over skirmishes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Despite the long holiday, operators in Chanthaburi and Nakhon Ratchasima reported a surge of room cancellations as tourists were concerned about the border dispute, including fears over Cambodia's PHL-03 rocket launcher, which has a range of up to 130 kilometres from the border.
Central Pattana Partners UAE to Attract Elite Tourists
Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 24, 2025 – Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s No.1 real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres nationwide, is reaffirming its successful strategy to become a ‘Global Elite Destination’ by targeting high-end customers from the Middle East. The company has announced a major collaboration with Fazaa Card, the largest national CRM programme of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a premium membership card established by the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, with over 1.5 million members. Central Pattana is the first and only shopping centre developer in Asia to form an ecosystem-level partnership at a UAE national-level entity. Special privileges are being offered at centralwOrld, Central Village, and Central Phuket—three leading shopping destinations located in top tourist cities. Central Pattana aims to further stimulate the economy and tourism through this initiative and plans to expand the partnership nationwide in the future.
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite sanctions imposed by the United States and intense tourism competition, the Russian market this year is expected to exceed the 1.74 million visitors recorded in 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Capstone Asset Sets Sights on Sector Leadership
Published on 22/07/2025
» Capstone Asset, a luxury real estate developer, leverages more than two decades of success in creating world-class five-star hotels and branded residences. Focused on leading the Lifestyle and Hospitality Real Estate segment, the company is preparing to launch Peylaa Phuket Bang Tao, its newest mixed-use branded development in Phuket, a THB 3.7 billion project in partnership with a globally recognised hotel chain.
Phuket hotels go green in hunt for gold
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thai tourism is embracing sustainability as a core selling point for travellers, as the industry seeks to ensure its survival in a marketplace where such practices have become the "new normal".
North Korea bars foreign tourists from new seaside resort
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» SEOUL - North Korea has barred foreigners from a newly opened beach resort, the country's tourism administration said this week, just days after Russia's top diplomat visited the area.
Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 4-10
Guru, Published on 04/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Asia’s Luxury Travellers Now Choose Purpose Over Perks
Published on 03/07/2025
» A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalisation, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study from the Luxury Group by Marriott International, high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in the region are recalibrating how, where, and why they travel – prioritising wellbeing, immersive experiences, emotional value and intentional design over volume and extravagance.
Marriott Debuts Beachfront Resort in Vibrant Pattaya
Published on 30/06/2025
» Marriott Hotels®, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, introducing an exciting new era of wonderful hospitality to the shores of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, where local culture blends seamlessly with the vibrant buzz of Pattaya allowing families and travellers to indulge and discover.