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Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
Call for tourism relief blueprint
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a 60-day relief framework to ease the impact on tourism businesses caused by severe flooding in the South, with damages estimated at more than 10 billion baht.
Hotels want stimulus amid weak recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/07/2024
» Hotel operators are pushing for a tax deduction or subsidy for renovation investment, especially for green energy, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) suggests hotels in second-tier cities install electric vehicle (EV) chargers to accommodate the growing trend of travel via EVs.
Tour bus firms call for long-term plan on diesel prices
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/04/2024
» Tour bus operators are urging the government to clarify the long-term policy for diesel prices as most operators have to absorb higher costs during the Songkran holiday, as many cannot afford to replace their fleet with electric buses.
Dusit has high hopes for residences
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/12/2023
» Dusit expects to set a new price record for leasehold residences in Bangkok's central business district (CBD) with a 900-square-metre penthouse after selling 75% of its 406 total units.
Phuket banking on administrative reform
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2023
» Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.
Obstacles likely to hamper travel to Japan
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2022
» Japan's decision to allow individual inbound tourists is not expected to greatly affect Thai trips to the country as high travel costs and household debt remain obstacles to a visit.
Nightlife eyes longer opening hours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/08/2022
» Khao San Road could see night entertainment venues open until 4am after the government held talks with local businesses, as both sides try to maintain positive momentum for the upcoming high season.
Making dreams come true
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/07/2022
» Last month Thailand saw a marriage equality bill pass its first reading in parliament, which was regarded as a historic move that could make marriage law applicable to couples across all genders, not only opposite sexes.
Operators awaiting B1.03bn stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/07/2022
» The tourism industry is awaiting a marketing stimulus budget of around 1.03 billion baht to help generate 265 billion baht in tourism receipts as a booster for the local economy this year.