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Flood wracked Hat Yai still struggling, bookings way down
Published on 19/01/2026
» Hotels in Hat Yai are still struggling to put guests in their rooms almost two months after the bustling city was overwhelmed by major flooding that undermined tourist confidence.
Spoiled for choice
Postbag, Published on 11/01/2026
» Re: "Govt looks at bringing a Disneyland to Thailand", (BP, Jan 9).
Thailand sees annual foreign tourist arrivals slow to 33 million
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/01/2026
» Thailand, famed for its beaches and relaxing vibes, saw its first decline in tourist arrivals in years in 2025, as holidaymakers’ confidence was rattled by a series of events that rocked the nation.
Flood response fix
Postbag, Published on 07/12/2025
» Re: "New sub-committees 'to boost readiness'", (BP, Dec 5) and "Disaster struck as preparation fell short", (Opinion, Dec 3).
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday scrapped a plan to create additional holidays next year to promote tourism in Thailand, as ministers fretted about disruption of economic activity.
Southeast Asia’s first Monchhichi holiday collaboration is in Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Mall Group has launched a collaboration with Monchhichi, the beloved Japanese character celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking the first-ever large-scale Monchhichi holiday collaboration in Southeast Asia.
Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise
Published on 25/11/2025
» As a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo continues to inflame relations, Chinese media reports indicate some domestic airlines have cancelled flights on 12 of their routes to Japan - including paths to popular tourism destinations Kyoto and Osaka - with analysts predicting cancellations to rise within the week.
Diamonds are forever; Lisa of Blackpink isn't.
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has hired superstar Lisa -- Lalisa Manobal -- as a tourism ambassador for 12 months. The move clearly illustrates the country's attempt to regain the tourist momentum, which has been lost in recent months.
Persistence pays off
Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/10/2025
» For Chartchai Luangcharoen, failure was never the end but the beginning. Once a struggling farmer in Ban Jamrung of Rayong province, he faced poor harvests, market rejections and scepticism from neighbours.
Dubious tax plan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/10/2025
» Re: "Minister pledges to finally implement B300 tourism tax", (Business, Oct 4).