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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.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism in Chiang Mai could reap benefits from robust long-haul markets, while the segment is expected to continue growing next year as LOT Polish Airlines became the latest carrier to confirm a new scheduled flight to Bangkok.
PM to meet tourism operators to discuss stimulus efforts
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to meet tourism operators next week to prepare stimulus measures, while the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) urged the government to resume the paused scheme of free domestic flights for foreign tourists.
Thais still keen on Japan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/09/2025
» The number of Thais visiting Japan posted growth of 8.2% in the first eight months as the market rebounded from a two-month slump with a 2.4% uptick in August.
Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle East to Phuket have already started to decline due to airspace closures.
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2025
» Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.
Chinese cancel Thai trips amid safety fears
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/01/2025
» Hotels and airlines have started to see mass cancellations from Chinese tour groups during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, while new bookings from independent tourists are also slower due to concerns over safety in Thailand.
Rail delay affects U-tapao expansion
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/12/2024
» The delay in constructing the high-speed railway connecting three airports has U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA) preparing to negotiate with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), requesting an easing of some requirements in the expansion of U-tapao airport as the number of passengers would be affected by the absence of mass transit.