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Traffic seen as a challenge for Tomorrowland Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/01/2026
» Tomorrowland, one of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals, has confirmed its first full-scale Asian edition will be staged in Pattaya, under a five-year plan expected to generate at least 20 billion baht for the local economy.
World Cup set to provide major economic boost
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» Among the world's largest events, the Fifa World Cup attracts a massive global audience, extending far beyond the 48 countries competing for the trophy.
New Year countdown events on track
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s New Year countdown events will continue as usual, but the iconic fireworks show usually staged at Wat Arun in Bangkok will move to the northern province of Phayao in an effort to promote second-tier destinations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Booming baht scares off Japan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/10/2025
» Baht appreciation against a weakening yen has influenced travel spending between Thailand and Japan this year.
Dusit Thani family feud escalates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/08/2025
» The rift between the heirs of the founder of SET-listed Dusit Thani is now a dispute between two of the largest hospitality companies in Thailand.
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/08/2025
» After securing solid growth from the Indian tourism market in the last two years while Asian markets stagnated, 2025 is an uncertain year for arrivals from the subcontinent as US tariff rates are expected to have an impact.
Operators scrutinise new Provincial Administrative Organization chiefs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/01/2025
» With Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) elections being held nationwide on Saturday, tourism operators hope the new PAO chiefs can integrate their development plans with public tourism agencies to tackle ongoing issues.
Chiang Mai takes on air quality challenge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/01/2025
» As tourism operators in Chiang Mai brace for the smog season over the coming months, they hope the pollution will be less severe this year than in previous years.
Thai meeting and convention outlook improves
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2024
» A stronger recovery in flight seats and numerous large-scale international events each expected to draw between 10,000 and 100,000 attendees are expected to help drive revenue of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment to 200 billion baht, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Japan remains preferred destination for New Year holiday
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/11/2024
» A large number of Thai tourists are preparing to take overseas trips during the New Year holiday, with the load factor for flights to Japan surging higher than normal.