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Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
Thailand sees 7.1% drop in foreign visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2025
» Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Sept 14 fell 7.08% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Thai hotels cut room rates after falling tourist numbers
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourist numbers from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly.
King Power seeks to exit duty-free contract at Thai airports
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/06/2025
» King Power is seeking to end the contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports.
Fire destroys part of Chiang Mai’s Dhara Dhevi hotel
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/04/2025
» A fire destroyed the spa building of the Lanna-style Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai early Wednesday morning. There were no casualties.
Foreign arrivals to Thailand up 21% so far
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/02/2025
» Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand have risen 21% since the start of the year.
Medical costs in Thailand surge
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2024
» Medical costs in Thailand, which have been skyrocketing since 2020, are projected to increase by another 15% next year, say analysts.
Chinese, Taiwanese gamblers arrested in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/11/2024
» Police arrested 15 Chinese and Taiwanese gamblers at an illegal den inside a closed restaurant in Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok on Tuesday night.
Pilots against foreigners in cockpits
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is strongly against a government proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on foreign pilots flying with Thai carriers.
Thailand drops 11 places in tourism ranking
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2024
» Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to 47th place, from 36th, in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) index.