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Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
Court throws out bid to ground foreign pilots
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request made by the Thai Pilots Association in an effort to suspend the disputed permission that allows foreign pilots to operate domestic flights under a wet-lease arrangement.
Officials eager to host F1 event
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite a delay in this week's cabinet meeting, the government remains committed to proceeding with an in-depth study of a business model for a Formula 1 (F1) race in Bangkok, with Chatuchak district expected to host a race from 2028.
Tourism operators tepid on casino scheme
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/10/2023
» Tourism operators are not opposed to legalising casino complexes here, but are concerned the benefits might be concentrated among certain interest groups.
Cabinet to consider fate of B300 foreign tourist fee
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/09/2022
» The cabinet is going to decide on whether to start or postpone the 300-baht tourism fee collection from foreign visitors because the Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the project cannot be cancelled as it is an enforceable law.
TCT unveils rescue plan for unlicensed small hotels
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/08/2022
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has come up with a solution to help cash-strapped unlicensed small hotels whose assets may be confiscated due to excessive banking debts.
Airlines nearing brink of collapse
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/07/2021
» Over 20,000 employees from seven airlines are on the verge of losing their jobs if the ban imposed on domestic flights is prolonged to three months without help from the long-awaited 5-billion-baht soft loan from the government, according to the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT).
Creating travel appetite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2021
» 'When can I travel again?" This familiar question echoed around the world the past 12 months since the global pandemic forced lockdowns and stringent border closures.
Rule flip-flop deflating Phuket plan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2021
» As vaccinations gather pace in many countries, the global tourism industry is starting to see a glimmer of hope as leading destinations start to gradually remove mandatory quarantine and ease travel regulations.
Council downplays impact of planned special visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/09/2020
» Thailand cannot expect a big influx of tourists after the government launches a new visa scheme for long-term visitors, says a key trade group.