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Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
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.
Confidence gains, but obstacles still remain
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2024
» Tourism confidence for the fourth quarter of 2023 remained lower than normal, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand's (TCT) quarterly index, indicating operators are worried about the risk of deflation and a delay in fiscal budget disbursement.
Travel trends still sluggish
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/12/2023
» This year could prove a disappointment not only for inbound tourism, with a weaker recovery than expected, but also for outbound tourism as only 60-70% of the total of Thais that travelled overseas in 2019 are slated to do so in 2023.
Family has big plans for Chevala venture
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/08/2022
» With the global wellness industry projected to reach US$7 trillion in 2025, Chevala Wellness, a new business under the Liptapanlop family, aims to capitalise on the trend by rolling out five branches domestically in two years before expanding to other countries.
Tourism ministry unveils portal to assist visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/12/2021
» Thailand has launched a new tourism website, aiming to make travel to the country easier for the 8-15 million tourists expected to visit next year.
The next big thing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/09/2019
» Two decades ago, the notion that Vietnam's tourism market would be a major competitor in Southeast Asia would have raised some eyebrows. But for the 21st century, the nation has posted impressive growth in arrival numbers.