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Scoot bookings strong despite Gulf strife
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/04/2026
» Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, continues to register strong air travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf war across seven destinations in Thailand and plans to expand into secondary regional cities, supported by the delivery of nine Embraer E190‑E2 aircraft.
Tourism groups eye B15bn stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/03/2026
» Seven tourism associations under the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) have called for stimulus projects worth a combined 15 billion baht, including cash handouts to local tourists, to prevent an industry downturn due to the Gulf war.
Call for stimulus in border provinces
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/02/2026
» Executives from seven provinces along the Thailand-Cambodia border met with the House of Representatives' Committee on Tourism to address declining tourism confidence, as their markets remain weak despite relative peace along the dividing line.
Strengthening baht adds to woes of ailing travel sector
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on the fragile tourism sector, which is plagued by recurring security issues, leaving tourists feeling their visits aren't worth the cost.
Strengthening baht adds to Thai tourism sector woes
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on Thailand’s fragile tourism sector, already plagued by recurring security issues, leaving travellers feeling their visits aren’t worth the cost.
Dusit chief has investors expecting a 2025 rebound
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/06/2025
» SET-listed Dusit International has convinced its investors of a more positive outlook for this year, expecting to generate 16 billion baht in revenue from Dusit Residence transfers and reduced interest burdens.
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.
Tourism tax to start with air travel
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/10/2024
» Collection of the 300-baht travel tax may start with air passengers in the first phase, with the system needing at least six months before starting, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Safety at risk as pilots buy promotions
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to change the employment policy of some airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion from co-pilot to captain, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
Safety at risk as pilots ‘buy promotions’
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to crack down on airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.