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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.
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).
Marriott expands apartment offerings
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/10/2024
» Marriott Executive Apartments has added two properties in the untapped South Sukhumvit area, targeting both long-stay and daily leisure guests as the first five-star international brand in the neighbourhood.
LHG reveals plan for riverside luxury hotel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/09/2024
» Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is set to make a comeback in Thailand after a break of more than 12 years with a 6-billion-baht luxury hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River owned by Rabbit Holding, an affiliate of the BTS Group.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
Khao San wants later closing time
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/12/2023
» With the new closing time of 4am set to begin on Friday, tourism operators on Khao San Road said it would not have much impact because this area is not included in the zone for extended hours.
Phuket operators baulk at health centre
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/10/2023
» Tourism operators in Phuket are strongly opposed to the government plan to build a traveller health centre on the plot previously planned for the international convention and exhibition centre.
Call for end of border red tape
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/10/2023
» Tourism operators in Songkhla have called for the suspension of the TM6 immigration forms at another border checkpoint and the removal of extra-time service fees as the process is still hindering the flow of Malaysian tourists.
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/11/2022
» The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.