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Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Japanese visitors remain uncertain
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/10/2024
» The recent appreciation of the baht and severe flooding have become crucial factors for the tourism industry for the rest of this year, with the high season approaching quickly.
Index Living Mall eyes Furinbox growth
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/03/2024
» Despite a high mortgage rejection rate in the low-income segment, SET-listed Index Living Mall (ILM) saw this group become one of the fastest-growing segments last year, prompting the company to expand its brand to be competitive through the sale of non-branded furniture and affordable products made in China.
Figuring out how to entice the Chinese
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/09/2023
» China lifted strict travel restrictions more than eight months ago, but the number of visitors to Thailand still lags the previous pace.
Taxi scam damages expo
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/05/2023
» Complaints about taxi scams at the THAIFEX exhibition flooded social media on Friday as passengers reportedly were charged 4,000-5,000 baht for trips from Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi to Bangkok's city centre.
Tourism singled out for big rebound
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/12/2022
» Thai tourism should see a big recovery next year as airline capacity increases, while hotel operators are urging the government to bridge the income gap between large and small hotels, according to a forum held on Wednesday.
Domestic tourist spending still tepid
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/10/2022
» Local tourism this year has been marked by a higher volume of short trips, with inflation and flooding affecting average spending per person, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Chiang Rai tourism hit by airport closure
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/08/2022
» Chiang Rai tourism has been impacted by the temporary closure of Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport after an incident with a Nok Air flight on Saturday night, with tourists and locals having to cancel their trips or catch flights from Chiang Mai instead.
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.