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Traffic seen as a challenge for Tomorrowland Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/01/2026
» Tomorrowland, one of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals, has confirmed its first full-scale Asian edition will be staged in Pattaya, under a five-year plan expected to generate at least 20 billion baht for the local economy.
Long-haul arrivals a rare bright spot in Thai tourism market
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/10/2025
» Travellers to Thailand from long-haul markets are poised to help offset sluggish Asian arrivals this year, with seat bookings through the end of March already up more than 10% from the same period a year earlier, say tourism officials.
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/07/2025
» The tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to economic conditions.
The lowdown on long-stay visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/03/2025
» Online debate over granting 60-day visa exemptions for tourists has intensified, fuelled by a string of incidents involving condos in Bangkok being illegally rented out on a daily basis, specifically targeting tourists.
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.
Tourism compensation scheme to be extended until end of year
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to extend compensation for injured and deceased tourists to the end of this year after only 3.9 million baht from the 50 million allocated for the scheme was used.
Breaking down borders
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/03/2024
» There was a post-pandemic international travel revival last year after many governments pivoted to a visa-free policy in order to fix their sluggish economies via revenue generated from foreign tourists.
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.
TAT targets long-haul revenue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/12/2023
» Long-haul markets are expected to be a significant revenue driver for Thai tourism in 2024, with their contribution exceeding pre-pandemic levels by seven percentage points, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.