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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.
Breaking down borders
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/03/2024
» There was a post-pandemic international travel revival last year after many governments pivoted to a visa-free policy in order to fix their sluggish economies via revenue generated from foreign tourists.
World Cup hits local flight seat capacity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/10/2022
» The World Cup 2022 in Qatar scheduled to start next month has affected seat capacity to Thailand during the high season as airlines pivot to routes that serve football fans.
TAT gimmick rides on 26 influencers
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/12/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a massive marketing campaign engaging 26 global and regional influencers to promote the country's reopening, including Thai-British Formula One driver Alex Albon among the candidates.
UK market keen on country's reopening
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/11/2021
» A spike in enquiries for Thailand have been seen from the UK market after reopening without quarantine and area restrictions on Nov 1, resulting in more flight plans from British Airways and TUI, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Samui bookings surge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/10/2021
» Koh Samui's sandbox programme has received positive feedback after lifting the mandatory quarantine, with new bookings during the first 10 days of this month already exceeding its total numbers since opening on July 15.
Pattaya reopening likely to be delayed
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/08/2021
» Pattaya plans to adjust its reopening plan as Thailand may not be able to control the high rate of infections and provide sufficient vaccinations until the fourth quarter.
Phuket hopeful UK may halt quarantine for 'amber' nations
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/06/2021
» Thai tourism is hoping that a review by the UK government regarding travel regulations this week will unlock access to another big market for the Phuket sandbox scheme and help draw 93,200 British tourists this year to the island as pent-up demand is expected to be robust.