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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.
Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2026
» Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2025
» The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle East to Phuket have already started to decline due to airspace closures.
Downturn hits exhibitions as firms cut costs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/10/2022
» The global economic slowdown has affected the exhibition business in Thailand as international exhibitors and visitors cut costs and downsize their spaces.
Nok Air eyes stakes in rivals
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/03/2021
» Nok Air finished debt negotiations with 50% of creditors in the buildup to the rehabilitation process while its biggest shareholders want to acquire stakes of competitors to control the aviation market.
Virus outbreak forces more layoffs at Thai Lion Air
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/04/2020
» Thai Lion Air is reducing its workforce again amid the freezing of its business due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.