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China targeting over 1.5m Thai visitors in 2026
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/01/2026
» China aims to attract at least 1.5 million Thai visitors this year, up from more than 1 million in 2025, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects to generate 35.4 billion baht from 1.25 million foreign tourists during the 10-day Chinese New Year holiday next month.
AirAsia flights to China face cuts amid sluggish demand
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/05/2025
» AirAsia is considering reducing flights from Thailand to China by at least 15% to cope with the Chinese market slowdown, while it encourages the Thai government to maximise tax refund privileges for tourists to urgently stimulate spending.
Calls to spur tax-free shopping
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/04/2025
» With China aggressively ramping up its tax policy by offering a high refund rate of 13% for tax-free shopping in a bid to lure tourist expenditure through more convenient spending, Thai tourism operators warned that the country could lose competitiveness if it reacts too slowly.
Italthai preps recapitalisation plan for Thai hotels
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/04/2021
» Italthai Group is preparing a recapitalisation plan for its hotel business in Thailand to stem the impact of the pandemic because a full recovery is not expected for five years.
No holding her back
News, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/03/2021
» The tourism sector was the industry hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic crisis in the past year. Faced with a challenge, Dusit International looked for opportunities by expanding into the food business.
TAT calls attention to flaws in tourism scheme
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/09/2020
» The domestic tourism subsidy needs another major revamp despite generating 3 billion baht for the local sector, as just 17% of 5.05 million registrants used the benefit over two months, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).