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Tourism-related businesses on Koh Chang wary despite Thai-Cambodian ceasefire
Published on 08/08/2025
» TRAT: Despite a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, tourism operators and hoteliers on Koh Chang remain skeptical about the stability of the situation. Many operators experienced a sharp decline in tourism and a shortage of workers.
King Power closing shops, cutting staff
Published on 22/07/2025
» King Power is streamlining its duty-free business by closing its three downtown branches in Bangkok and Pattaya and launching a voluntary redundancy programme for employees.
Tourism revival goes into reverse
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/07/2025
» Over the past three years, Thai tourism has been struggling to regain the peak it once reached prior to the pandemic, while neighbouring countries Malaysia and Vietnam have already surpassed their performance in 2019, recording 37 million and 17 million tourist arrivals, respectively.
Crime drops after 'Pattaya Model' launch
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/07/2025
» Provincial Police Region 2 has attributed a sharp decline in crime and improved response to complaints in Pattaya to the "Pattaya Model" -- a safety initiative launched in April that was designed to rebuild the city's image as a safe destination for tourists.
Safety fears, not casinos, keeping Chinese away, argues Paetongtarn
Post Reporters, Published on 09/07/2025
» Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has denied Chinese President Xi Jinping discouraged Chinese from visiting Thailand because of her party's plan for legal casinos, saying that people's safety was the prime concern.
Opposition blames tourism losses on casino policy
Online Reporters, Published on 09/07/2025
» Anutin Charnvirakul, former interior minister and leader of the now opposition Bhumjaithai Party, blames a sharp decline in Chinese arrivals and losses in Thailand's tourism sector on the Pheu Thai-led government's dismissive attitude towards Chinese President Xi Jinping’s repeated warnings against its casino legalisation policy.
Short-haul bookings remain weak
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2025
» Airlines report forward bookings for short-haul markets for the remainder of this year are weak, in contrast to the long-haul segment, while some carriers expressed interest in joining the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) stimulus campaign.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Rescuing a foodie paradise
News, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop Banthat Thong Road into a creative district and premier street food destination.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/06/2025
» Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.