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Thai hotels cut room rates amid falling tourist numbers
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/09/2025
» 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 tourists from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly, says Tris Rating.
Phuket tourism trade jittery over instability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2025
» Political instability and persistent border issues continue to impact investor sentiment, making Thailand lose its competitiveness due to delayed infrastructure development and tourism stimulus, according to Phuket tourism operators.
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/09/2025
» Despite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket's residential market in 2025 is expected to be among the busiest in terms of new launches and sales, according to property analysts.
Buoyant Iberry to launch 2-3 new brands
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/09/2025
» The local restaurant industry is facing negative sentiment thanks to a sluggish economy and declining tourist arrivals.
In Guyana, remote dirt road seen as future economic lifeline
AFP, Published on 31/08/2025
» LETHEM (GUYANA) - Through the vast interior of Guyana, a historic red dirt road known as "The Trail" winds through rainforest, plains and hills, linking the capital Georgetown to Lethem in the south on the border with Brazil.
Arab tourists injured in Pattaya street race crash
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/08/2025
» CHON BURI - Several Arab tourists were injured early Saturday when their motorcycles collided during an illegal street race on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.
Tourism subsidy starts to make an impression
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy programme for chartered flights, commercial flights, and incentive groups has started to generate positive momentum, as some agents are set to begin their operations for China’s Golden Week holiday period in October.
How tourist spending is going digital
Business, Published on 30/08/2025
» Starting in the fourth quarter this year, foreign investors arriving in Thailand can convert digital assets such as cryptocurrencies into baht to cover their travel expenses and spending in the country.
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Hotel tycoon calls for urgent end to border spat
Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand and Cambodia should urgently resolve their border conflict to minimise the hit to business and tourism, says Bill Heinecke, chairman of SET-listed Minor International Plc, one of Asia’s largest hospitality groups.