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Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2026
» Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Confidence gains, but obstacles still remain
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2024
» Tourism confidence for the fourth quarter of 2023 remained lower than normal, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand's (TCT) quarterly index, indicating operators are worried about the risk of deflation and a delay in fiscal budget disbursement.
Most hotels still struggling despite full reopening
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/08/2022
» Despite fully reopening in July, the employment rate in the hotel sector stands at just 71% of the pre-pandemic level with 68% of hotels hit by a labour shortage, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Phuket hotels await start of high season
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/06/2022
» Phuket saw an influx of travellers from India in the first six months of this year, accounting for 50% of foreign guests, but half of all hotels on the island remain closed as they await the start of high season.
TAT urges Q2 global campaign to offset loss
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/01/2021
» Thailand should accelerate promotional campaigns targeting inbound visitors globally by the second quarter to offset the opportunity loss of 138 billion baht in the first three months, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
After bruising first half, budget carriers glum on near future
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2020
» Low-cost carriers in Thailand suffered a tremendous setback in the first half, as passenger numbers for Thai AirAsia (TAA) and Thai Lion Air (TLA) fell more than 50%.
TAT cool but attentive about outbreak of virus in China
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/01/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is calm but cautious about the mysterious viral outbreak in China's Hubei province as Chinese New Year approaches.