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Bangkok Airways to raise domestic airfares by up to 20%
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/03/2026
» SET-listed Bangkok Airways plans to increase domestic airfares by 15-20% from April 1 to counter rising fuel costs and a 3% decline in second-quarter forward bookings, and may negotiate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to extend the airfare ceiling if operating costs continue to soar.
Dusit Thani family feud escalates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/08/2025
» The rift between the heirs of the founder of SET-listed Dusit Thani is now a dispute between two of the largest hospitality companies in Thailand.
B1.7bn co-payment scheme encounters inauspicious start
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/07/2025
» Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the 1.7-billion-baht co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government's subsidy scheme.
Officials eager to host F1 event
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite a delay in this week's cabinet meeting, the government remains committed to proceeding with an in-depth study of a business model for a Formula 1 (F1) race in Bangkok, with Chatuchak district expected to host a race from 2028.
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.
Operators scrutinise new Provincial Administrative Organization chiefs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/01/2025
» With Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) elections being held nationwide on Saturday, tourism operators hope the new PAO chiefs can integrate their development plans with public tourism agencies to tackle ongoing issues.
Airline results buoyed by arrival, fare hikes
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/11/2024
» International arrivals helped drive the operating results of Thai carriers despite the third quarter coinciding with the low season, but smaller fleets still pressure the aviation industry, resulting in consistently high airfares.
Tourism council suggests methods to increase purchasing power
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/10/2024
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is urging the government to increase the purchasing power of locals by increasing the salary base of new civil servants to 25,000 baht per month, while distributing 1,000 baht in digital money to foreign tourists who visit certain parts of the country.
Songkhla operators push for legal casino near the border
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/05/2024
» Tourism operators in Songkhla have called on the government to consider building an entertainment complex with a legal casino in their province to address sluggish tourism in border areas and avoid overdependence on Malaysian tourists.
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.