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Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism in Chiang Mai could reap benefits from robust long-haul markets, while the segment is expected to continue growing next year as LOT Polish Airlines became the latest carrier to confirm a new scheduled flight to Bangkok.
Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle East to Phuket have already started to decline due to airspace closures.
Dearth of aircraft stalls launch for Really Cool Airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2024
» The worldwide aircraft shortage has delayed the launch of Really Cool Airlines in Thailand.
Tourism firms seek supply-side initiatives
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The private sector has collectively called for attention to be paid to tourism's supply side after the prime minister insisted on refraining from the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreign tourists, which was meant to be used to set up a tourism development fund.
Tourism authority seeks deals with 11 airlines
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking partnerships with at least 11 international airlines in an effort to bolster rising and mature markets in the second half this year.
Permanent visa exemption for Kazakhs near
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/02/2024
» A permanent visa exemption for Kazakh visitors to Thailand is expected to be announced by April, while Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, is planning to increase flights during the hot season to cater to growing demand.
Thai AirAsia X considers operating Almaty flights next year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2023
» Thai AirAsia X is considering a new route next year between Bangkok and Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, capitalising on the robust growth in arrivals from that country this year, which has already exceeded the target thanks to Thailand's visa-free policy.
TAT targets Saudi market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set an ambitious target to double the number of Saudi arrivals next year, banking on new partnerships with large travel agents and airlines.
SAS flights return to Thailand after a decade away
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/11/2023
» Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has returned to the Thai market after 10 years to capitalise on the strong resumption of tourism demand.
Budget airlines set for struggle amid fierce competition
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/10/2023
» New low-cost carriers in Southeast Asia may find it more difficult to survive as dominant players could engage in a dumping strategy to protect their market share, while seat resumption for airlines could take 10 years for a full recovery.