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Hotel operators call for restructure of land tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2026
» Hotel operators believe requesting land and building tax discounts on a yearly basis will not help the business sector reduce its fixed‑cost burden in the long run, and urged the government to revise this tax structure to be based on revenue, similar to the previous property tax.
Cambodian visitor numbers down 48% since border clash
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/06/2025
» The number of Cambodian tourists visiting Thailand has plunged by 48% this month due to border closures, weakening a market that has slowed since last year, though Thai AirAsia reports a strong load factor on flights from Bangkok to Cambodia.
Tourism compensation scheme to be extended until end of year
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to extend compensation for injured and deceased tourists to the end of this year after only 3.9 million baht from the 50 million allocated for the scheme was used.
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2024
» Road and water accidents are the leading causes of injuries among foreign travellers, with some rental car shops and tourists deliberately not following the rules.
Heinecke uneasy about vaccines offered to visitors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/01/2023
» A hotel tycoon is disappointed with the government's tight control over Covid vaccinations, suggesting more tourists coming to Thailand aren't comfortable visiting public healthcare centres.
Minor Hotels taps China's growing domestic tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2021
» Minor Hotels is planning an aggressive expansion in China to capture the growth of domestic tourism there, which is expected to record an all-time high.
Safe reopening key to hotels' recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/11/2020
» Reducing the mandatory quarantine period and reopening the border safely and slowly are the keys to tourism recovery for all stakeholders as domestic demand alone is not sufficient for survival, according to Minor Hotels.
Shaking off delay, tourism ministry promises tourists this month
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/10/2020
» Despite a delay in the first batch of tourists under the special tourist visa (STV), the Tourism and Sports Ministry vows to bring in 1,200 long-stay travellers in October.
Minor poised to close hotels in Bangkok
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/03/2020
» Minor is preparing to close hotels in Bangkok and at-risk areas around the country to limit the coronavirus outbreak, says William Heinecke, chairman of Minor International Plc.