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Tourism groups eye B15bn stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/03/2026
» Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war.
Tour operators insist on VAT relief
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Outbound tour operators will continue to push for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from overseas tour packages sold to local travellers, arguing the charge is redundant given other taxes paid at destinations.
Tour firm seeks to restore China market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2025
» With Chinese arrivals plummeting by 32.7% in the first five months, a major Chinese travel agency has proposed strategies to weather the crisis of confidence in Thailand and China's economic slowdown, while emphasising that casinos may not be the right solution to restore this market.
Call for cheaper holidays to attract Chinese
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/04/2025
» With Thailand losing out to Vietnam as the most-visited nation in Southeast Asia among Chinese tourists in the first quarter, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to offer more competitive prices, noting that Vietnam's travel costs are now 30% lower and it boasts more fresh attractions.
Shizuoka to share hot spring prowess
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shizuoka Prefecture, hoping to borrow expertise from Japan to develop hot springs in Thailand and exchange tourists between the countries.
FTI losses rise to B170m among Thai hotels
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/08/2024
» Combined losses from the collapse of the German tour firm FTI Group among Thai hotels has surged to 170 million baht, up from 111 million baht gathered from a preliminary survey made in June.
Illegal tour groups forced to close as crackdown continues
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has investigated illegal tour companies offering extremely cheap packages, forcing 10 of them to close.
TAT survey notes spending surge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/03/2024
» Foreign tourists spent more on accommodation following the pandemic and opted for street food more than fine dining, while TikTok has gained prominence among people seeking information and inspiration for trips to the nation, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Netizens hit out at pricey Phuket airfares
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/02/2024
» Social media was awash with comments this week from local travellers bemoaning the high price of airfares to Phuket.
Phuket pushes for free port, convention hall
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/11/2023
» Phuket tourism operators are pushing for an integrated plan to establish the province as an exhibition hub by dusting off a long-delayed project for an international convention centre and making the island a free port city.