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Pattaya promises to clean up its reputation for sex tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators have vowed to promote family tourism, local food and Thai martial arts to eliminate its long-standing image as a hub of sex tourism, while urging authorities to cater to rising tourist numbers following state efforts to allow travellers from more countries to stay in the kingdom for up to 60 days.
Operators vie with inflation, high interest rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2024
» Despite an upbeat projection for the Thai tourism industry, some businesses are struggling with high inflation and elevated interest rates, which require government action to remedy, according to Onyx Hospitality Group.
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).
Initiative attempts to raise festival standards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2024
» Thailand's soft power committee is aiming to upgrade traditional events to become world-class festivals across all of the country's 77 provinces based on dedicated research and through festival organisation training.
Dusit urges focus on second-tier areas
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/04/2024
» The government should ensure quality tourism supply and encourage visitors to explore new destinations in second-tier areas if it wants propel the tourism industry, says Chanin Donavanik, vice-chairman of Dusit International.
Airbnb registers focus on local experiences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/04/2024
» Thailand recorded strong demand among small groups and solo travel last year, while tourists stayed longer to explore local experiences, according to accommodation-sharing platform Airbnb.
Labour minister backs legal casinos
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come out in support of legalising casinos in Thailand, saying it would stimulate the economy and create at least 50,000 jobs across five regions.
Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.
China visa deal sees bookings rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/03/2024
» As the permanent visa exemption between Thailand and China takes effect, airlines and tour operators reported a surge of bookings from Thai travellers during the Songkran holiday to May, with some routes containing more Thai passengers than Chinese.
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/02/2024
» Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.