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Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/03/2026
» More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home, aided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's (CAAT) temporary approval for tour operators in the originating countries to send charter flights to retrieve them.
Better use of state agency meeting budget could help hotels
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Thai hotel operators have applauded the finance minister’s decision to accelerate use of the 10-billion-baht meeting and seminar budget for government agencies, although they would prefer the stimulus to begin in May next year to cushion the low-season impact.
Tour firm seeks to restore China market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2025
» With Chinese arrivals plummeting by 32.7% in the first five months, a major Chinese travel agency has proposed strategies to weather the crisis of confidence in Thailand and China's economic slowdown, while emphasising that casinos may not be the right solution to restore this market.
Domestic tourism subsidy faces delay
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has assured hotel operators that the government will not cancel the 3.5-billion-baht subsidy scheme for domestic tourists during the low season, though the project will be delayed a month.
Chinese visitors to Pattaya set to slide
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/04/2025
» Pattaya tourism operators are bracing for a sharp plunge in arrivals this low season, largely attributed to the Chinese market, as independent tourists have started to pivot to other overseas destinations.
Thai AirAsia promises to keep prices in check
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/02/2025
» As the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) prepares to curb high airfares during the Songkran festival, Thai AirAsia said it would keep prices in check, though its average rate never exceeded the ceiling set by the regulator.
Chinese cancel Thai trips amid safety fears
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/01/2025
» Hotels and airlines have started to see mass cancellations from Chinese tour groups during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, while new bookings from independent tourists are also slower due to concerns over safety in Thailand.
Mid-priced hotels struggled in August
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/09/2024
» Tourists in the mid-priced and budget segments remain sensitive to prices, meaning hotels rated less than four stars struggled to maintain their room and occupancy rates in August.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.
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.