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Poland leads Central Europe thrust
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/03/2026
» With global travel in turmoil due to operational disruptions in Middle Eastern aviation hubs, a new direct flight from Europe to Thailand is set to launch, paving the way for Thai tourism in the economically promising Central European region for the first time in decades.
Mice market set to beat expectations
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/06/2024
» International visitors are expected to drive the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment in Thailand to exceed the target by 5% this year, which would help compensate for the sluggish domestic market.
Country records first tourism deficit with Japan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/07/2023
» Thailand saw a tourism deficit with Japan for the first time during the first half of 2023, as the number of Thais heading to Japan exceeded inbound Japanese visitors to Thailand.
Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2023
» The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.
CPN to invest B10bn in 37 hotel projects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/06/2022
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is rolling out 37 hotel projects in 27 provinces worth a combined 10 billion baht to be managed by Centara Hotels and Resorts, aiming to create 3,900 jobs nationwide.
Muted Songkran predicted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/04/2022
» Local tourism spending during the Songkran festival this year is forecast to remain lower than before the Covid-19 pandemic, generating around 11 billion baht as people are allowed to travel but water splashing is banned.
Frasers allocates B10bn to increase industrial space
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/03/2022
» Frasers Property Industrial (Thailand) or FPIT plans to spend 10 billion baht to increase industrial space from 3 million square metres to 4 million sq m by 2025, with 50% of new development aimed at the "new economy" segment.
TAT cautiously optimistic on Loy Krathong
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/11/2021
» Travel sentiment during Loy Krathong this year is expected to improve from last year, but will be quieter than the last festival to take place before the pandemic, with overall tourism spending projected at 1.4 billion baht nationwide, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT takes to niche markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/11/2020
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is striving for niche markets that still have purchasing power as it introduces health and wellness tours and spiritual trips.
Safe reopening key to hotels' recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/11/2020
» Reducing the mandatory quarantine period and reopening the border safely and slowly are the keys to tourism recovery for all stakeholders as domestic demand alone is not sufficient for survival, according to Minor Hotels.