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Report: Thai hotel rates increased 3% in 2025
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2026
» The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.
TAT targets luxury and wellness tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/10/2025
» Thai tourism authorities will no longer promote cheap tour packages to compete with neighbouring countries, instead focusing on high-potential segments such as health and wellness, luxury travel and sustainable tourism, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Rail delay affects U-tapao expansion
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/12/2024
» The delay in constructing the high-speed railway connecting three airports has U-Tapao International Aviation Company (UTA) preparing to negotiate with the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), requesting an easing of some requirements in the expansion of U-tapao airport as the number of passengers would be affected by the absence of mass transit.
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2024
» Road and water accidents are the leading causes of injuries among foreign travellers, with some rental car shops and tourists deliberately not following the rules.
Really Cool Airlines aiming to diversify risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/11/2023
» Really Cool Airlines wants to diversify risks by securing non-air ticket revenue of at least 40% of total revenue, while it searches for long-term fundraising via an initial public offering (IPO) in an overseas stock market.
Tourism operators fret over policy rate hike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/08/2022
» Domestic tourism operators are concerned about the hike in the policy rate by the Bank of Thailand as banks may apply the new rate in the near future which could heavily dampen tourism outlook this year.
CPN steps up house roll out
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/07/2022
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is preparing its biggest residential expansion in five years with 50 more projects worth 40 billion baht, in a bid to achieve synergy with the overall Central group.
China rumours raise tourism sector's hopes for bumper Q4
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/04/2022
» The tourism sector is upbeat about the Chinese market following hints emerging that outbound trips from the mainland might be allowed in the fourth quarter.
Songkran despair mounts
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/03/2022
» With water splashing events banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, tourism operators face a challenge at the top two festival sites of Khao San Road and Chiang Mai as there is limited room to grow revenue amid soaring operational costs.
Reopening process must be safe, says Nok Air
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/09/2021
» The government should ensure communities reopening to tourism are safe before allowing domestic and international arrivals to resume next month because it could lead to increased risks during the high season, according to an airline.