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Northeastern arrivals dip amid crackdown
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/01/2026
» Tourist arrivals through four immigration checkpoints along Thailand's northeastern border fell by half in January, as authorities continue to strictly curb visa runs, while overall arrivals to the country are expected to decline by 18%.
Hoteliers take a hit from border clash
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/07/2025
» The tourism industry in the seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border has been decimated by recent clashes, with a 100% cancellation rate in most areas, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.
Sector braces for 80m visitors by 2027
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2023
» Intense congestion at popular tourist destinations needs to ease in order to accommodate a new target of 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Apec to cooperate to boost tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/08/2022
» Tourism ministers from across Asia-Pacific have expressed concerns over the damaging effects of Covid-19 on the economy and travel industry, but failed to reach a consensus on all issues due to certain sensitivities.
Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/08/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Minister is planning to propose new opening hours for entertainment venues, allowing them to open until 4am to revitalise tourism sentiment during the upcoming high season.
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.
Collection of B500 fee from foreigners starts next year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/10/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is poised to start collecting a 500-baht tourism fee for a "tourism transformation fund" next year, with the budget following a co-payment model.
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2021
» The tourism minister has defended the country's reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.
State tinkers with reopening plan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/07/2021
» The worsening Covid-19 situation in Thailand has led the Tourism and Sports Ministry to reconsider the country's reopening strategy, admitting some target destinations are still marred by soaring infections.