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Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
Traffic seen as a challenge for Tomorrowland Thailand
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/01/2026
» Tomorrowland, one of the world’s largest electronic dance music festivals, has confirmed its first full-scale Asian edition will be staged in Pattaya, under a five-year plan expected to generate at least 20 billion baht for the local economy.
New Year countdown events on track
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s New Year countdown events will continue as usual, but the iconic fireworks show usually staged at Wat Arun in Bangkok will move to the northern province of Phayao in an effort to promote second-tier destinations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Trade exhibition outlook to hinge on economic progress
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2025
» Trade exhibitions in Thailand this year are expected to grow at the same slow pace as the country's GDP, while the large US tariff rate for transshipment of Chinese products has begun to impact manufacturers in that nation, who are refraining from hosting trade events in Southeast Asia.
AWC to sink B22bn into sector this year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/02/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) is ramping up new investment to 22 billion baht in the hospitality sector this year to capture the rising tourism wave, starting with 8.7 billion baht to acquire the Le Concorde office and hotel on Ratchadaphisek Road.
Bonanza likely if booze curbs lifted, says industry group
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales in Thailand could help bring another 50-100 billion baht into the economy, particularly from foreign tourists, say industry executives.
Hotel occupancy rate in Chiang Mai down 30%
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/10/2024
» Hotels in Chiang Mai saw the average occupancy rate decline by 30% over a three-day period of severe floods covering Oct 4-6, which heavily impacted 1,500-2,000 rooms in the province.
Marriott expands apartment offerings
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/10/2024
» Marriott Executive Apartments has added two properties in the untapped South Sukhumvit area, targeting both long-stay and daily leisure guests as the first five-star international brand in the neighbourhood.
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.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.