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Poland leads Central Europe thrust
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/03/2026
» With global travel in turmoil due to operational disruptions in Middle Eastern aviation hubs, a new direct flight from Europe to Thailand is set to launch, paving the way for Thai tourism in the economically promising Central European region for the first time in decades.
Unravelling the allure of Japan to Thais
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/09/2024
» The number of tourist arrivals to Japan this year consistently hit record highs, with more than 3 million visitors to the country per month from March to July.
AirAsia looks outside Asean after divestment
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/04/2024
» AirAsia wants to extend beyond Southeast Asia by offering aviation consulting and planning, separating aviation from non-aviation ventures.
Changes coming to airports
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/02/2024
» Traffic congestion outside the departure halls of Suvarnabhumi airport, where clusters of cars and taxis vie for parking spaces to drop off passengers, has become the norm for travellers starting their outgoing journeys from the biggest airport in the country.
Hotel rates low despite surging costs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/09/2022
» Hotels are struggling to raise room rates amid intense competition in the industry, despite pressure from higher operational costs due to surging electricity bills and wages.
TAT urged to target rich crypto tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/11/2021
» A new tourism ecosystem targeting global cryptocurrency holders could provide a huge boost to national GDP if the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) shifted away from traditional marketing to attract new nano entrepreneurs.
ReallycoolGO banking on niche strategy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/01/2021
» After starting a new chapter with online travel platform ReallycoolGO in 2018, Patee Sarasin, chief executive of Really Really Cool Co, gradually developed the IT system to help tourism operators in Thailand add more distribution channels.
Travel subsidy continuing
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/12/2020
» The government-sponsored subsidy for local tourists is expected to resume before the New Year to help hotels, the majority of which are not involved with the fraud investigation, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
TAT: Building Chinese market part of STV
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/10/2020
» As the majority of foreigners signing up under the special tourist visa (STV) are from China, Thailand may gradually build up this market for a healthier rebound of around 7.4 million arrivals next year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
A luxe rescue
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2019
» Riding the skytrain in Bangkok, the deeper the rail reaches into the heart of the city, the more high-rise buildings stand shoulder to shoulder. Within a stone's throw, there are several luxury hotel brands, with high price tags to match.