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Full belly, happy traveller
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» From jasmine rice to Pad Thai noodles and spicy tom yum soups, Thailand is renowned for its robust agricultural and food products, making it a major exporter worldwide.
Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2024
» Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Faith travel remains evergreen
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2024
» In the aftermath of the pandemic, faith tourism has emerged as a trend as more people seek peace of mind and motivation.
Second-tier cities drawing more tourists
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/12/2023
» Tourism revenue in second-tier cities this year should exceed the 2019 level by nearly 40%, pushing revenue generated by domestic travel to exceed the 800 billion baht forecast by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ministry allots B600m for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to use 600 million baht from its central budget to promote the tourism industry during the high season as fiscal 2024 budget disbursement is expected to be delayed until April next year.
B600 million allotted for tourism promotion
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to use 600 million baht from its central budget to promote tourism during the high season as fiscal 2024 budget disbursement is expected to be delayed until April next year.
Agency jittery over visa loophole
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/09/2023
» The Tourism Department is worried the visa exemption for Chinese visitors will create a loophole for "zero-dollar" tours and illegal tour guides as the authorities will not be able to verify legally licensed tour companies.
Successor urged to persist with plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/07/2023
» The Tourism and Sports minister hopes his successor will continue the current plan of making tourism a national agenda.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
Sector pushed on refining accessibility
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/05/2023
» Accessible tourism operators are urging the Tourism and Sports Ministry to turn Thailand into a destination friendly to disabled and elderly people by setting a long-term action plan and prioritising this agenda.