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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.
Unease over Chinese police
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/11/2023
» Cooperation between Thai and Chinese police is necessary to help restore confidence in tourists' safety, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with tour operators hoping the programme will help reduce illegal Chinese businesses.
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 eyes B656bn from domestic travel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/04/2022
» Domestic tourism receipts for the first quarter this year are expected to tally 135 billion baht from 29.7 million trips, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still aiming for 656 billion baht in revenue from the segment for the entire year.
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).
TAT keen to draw top names to celebration
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/10/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to mark the country's grand reopening by inviting Lalisa and Andrea Bocelli to perform in a countdown celebration event this year.
TAT keen on top names at festivities
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/10/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to mark the country's grand reopening by inviting Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban and Andrea Bocelli to perform in a countdown celebration event this year.
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.