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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.
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.
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).
B1.7bn co-payment scheme encounters inauspicious start
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/07/2025
» Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the 1.7-billion-baht co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government's subsidy scheme.
New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
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.
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.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/03/2025
» The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
AWC to sink B22bn into sector this year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/02/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is ramping up new investment to 22 billion baht in the hospitality sector this year to capture the rising tourism wave, starting with 8.7 billion baht to acquire the Le Concorde office and hotel on Ratchadaphisek Road.
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.