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South Korea regains appeal among Thais after travel‑ban backlash subsides
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 23/01/2026
» South Korea's popularity in Thailand has risen after it fell out of favour with Thai tourists owing to strict immigration rules for visitors from the kingdom.
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.
'Six countries' tourism plan faces hurdles
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/02/2025
» In the 1990s, when Malaysia was pushing for the East Asian Economic Caucus (EAEC), a working lunch was held in Bangkok to lobby other Asian countries to support the idea of then-prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Airport flops prove dreamers wrong
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 22/04/2024
» Bringing an airport to a province isn't always a boon. It can be a burden too.
Koh Samui bridge could dent tourism
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 06/09/2023
» A bridge connecting the mainland to a popular resort island does not necessarily promise more prosperity for the latter. It could just transfer more problems to it, which is a risk now facing Koh Samui.
Tourism needs a Plan B to hit its target
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 17/07/2023
» Thailand's key economic driver has cruised past the first six months but it could see a big speed bump ahead on the road to year's end.
Thailand ranks 10th most popular for global visitors
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 29/08/2018
» Thailand continued to position itself as a destination for travellers to visit by staying in the top 10 in the latest report by the UN travel agency.