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Proposal for regional tourism network
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thai tourism should ramp up its targets in six potential markets reachable via six-hour flights to mitigate the impact of the oil crisis, while leveraging 12 million outbound travellers to foster two-way tourism that benefits all markets, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Aviation executives make the case for cost relief measures
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/03/2026
» Aviation has become the frontline sector grappling with soaring fuel prices, and executives want cost relief measures to ease costs for travellers to maintain tourism demand during the crucial holiday period.
Too soon to predict China tourism rebound
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/02/2026
» Despite early signs of a rebound in Chinese arrivals during the first two months, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is downplaying expectations for a strong recovery, preferring to wait until May to assess whether demand has stabilised.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Tourism firms shun gambling risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/03/2025
» Tourism operators are warning the Chinese market could significantly decline if Thailand legalises casinos and online gambling, after the issue was raised during the censure debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday.
Trump tariffs put tourism on edge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Uncertainty over the Chinese market and the effect of US President Donald Trump's policies are the most critical factors for the tourism industry in the first half, as airlines and hoteliers consider market trends after the high season.
Airline results buoyed by arrival, fare hikes
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/11/2024
» International arrivals helped drive the operating results of Thai carriers despite the third quarter coinciding with the low season, but smaller fleets still pressure the aviation industry, resulting in consistently high airfares.
Call for tourism buffer zone
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/04/2024
» Tourism operators in Rayong have called for buffer zones to clearly separate industrial areas from tourism areas as the chemical warehouse explosion in the province this week could have a negative impact similar to two previous oil leaks.
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.
Overseas work lures Thais despite risks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2023
» The escalating conflict in Israel has put the local spotlight on overseas Thai workers, with more than 7,000 people remaining on the evacuation list from the region, with some Thais even abducted by militants.