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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.
Northeastern arrivals dip amid crackdown
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/01/2026
» Tourist arrivals through four immigration checkpoints along Thailand's northeastern border fell by half in January, as authorities continue to strictly curb visa runs, while overall arrivals to the country are expected to decline by 18%.
World Cup set to provide major economic boost
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» Among the world's largest events, the Fifa World Cup attracts a massive global audience, extending far beyond the 48 countries competing for the trophy.
Hoteliers take a hit from border clash
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/07/2025
» The tourism industry in the seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border has been decimated by recent clashes, with a 100% cancellation rate in most areas, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.
Phuket eager to host Specialised Expo 2028
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2023
» The 172nd general assembly of the Paris-based intergovernmental organisation Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has scheduled an election for Wednesday that people in Phuket have been planning for since 2020.
Hotels concerned over World Cup TV broadcast uncertainty
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/11/2022
» Hotel operators say they are worried by uncertainties over live broadcast of the upcoming World Cup in Thailand, even though most tourists have other priorities when choosing their holiday destination.
World Cup hits local flight seat capacity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/10/2022
» The World Cup 2022 in Qatar scheduled to start next month has affected seat capacity to Thailand during the high season as airlines pivot to routes that serve football fans.
Chiang Rai tourism hit by airport closure
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/08/2022
» Chiang Rai tourism has been impacted by the temporary closure of Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport after an incident with a Nok Air flight on Saturday night, with tourists and locals having to cancel their trips or catch flights from Chiang Mai instead.
Call for travel bubbles
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/10/2021
» Tourism operators have called for reciprocity on Thailand's reopening scheme, urging the government to launch travel bubbles with other countries to completely remove quarantine on both sides.