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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.
Hoteliers take a chance with price fluctuation
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2025
» Room rates surged during the recent tourism high season, sparking criticism among some travellers who viewed Thai hotels as being more expensive than those in neighbouring countries.
Japanese visitors remain uncertain
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/10/2024
» The recent appreciation of the baht and severe flooding have become crucial factors for the tourism industry for the rest of this year, with the high season approaching quickly.
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.
Mice market set to beat expectations
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/06/2024
» International visitors are expected to drive the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment in Thailand to exceed the target by 5% this year, which would help compensate for the sluggish domestic market.
Bid to get Chiang Mai back on climbing map
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/06/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators want to showcase the province's mountainous charms to capture a rock climbing market that boasts 44.5 million enthusiasts worldwide, while urging the government to support the activity and sport in many provinces as it offers great potential to help expand the tourism sector.
Thailand falls by more than 10 places in tourism ranking
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/05/2024
» Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to 47th place, from 36th, in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) index.
State urged to ease growing skills gap
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/12/2023
» After a poor showing by Thai students in an international evaluation, hotel operators are urging the government to improve students' practical skills before the country loses more jobs to foreign workers.
Effort to unlock other tourism markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2023
» Tourism authorities should work to mitigate the short-term impact of the shooting at a Bangkok mall this week by pivoting to other potential markets less affected by the news to keep a steady flow of arrivals during high season, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Chiang Mai frets, holding its breath
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/03/2023
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are anxious, hoping the province's unsafe levels of PM2.5 air particle pollution subsides later this month as the Songkran holiday draws near.