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Northeastern arrivals dip amid crackdown
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/01/2026
» Tourist arrivals through four immigration checkpoints along Thailand's northeastern border fell by half in January, as authorities continue to strictly curb visa runs, while overall arrivals to the country are expected to decline by 18%.
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.
TAT optimistic about reaching long-haul market target
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/04/2023
» Stronger air traffic in the summer, with a projection of more than 98,000 flights, should help each long-haul market to exceed 1 million visitors by the end of this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Will Songkran be a washout?
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/02/2022
» The Thai New Year festival of Songkran is recognised as the most important annual event in the country, similar to Golden Week in China and Japan when a torrent of people are expected to hit the road for a long holiday.
Small pool of affluent for jab tours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/05/2021
» High net worth individuals are predicted to be the most likely group to take Covid-19 vaccination tours overseas, spending a fortune in the hope of choosing their own vaccines and heading abroad, instead of waiting for local vaccinations.
Travel agents jittery over jab tours
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/05/2021
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) warned outbound tour companies to be fully prepared before offering vaccination tours after seeing demand surge dramatically.