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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.
Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism in Chiang Mai could reap benefits from robust long-haul markets, while the segment is expected to continue growing next year as LOT Polish Airlines became the latest carrier to confirm a new scheduled flight to Bangkok.
Nok Air to expand after red flag lifted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/12/2025
» Nok Air expects to fix the red flag issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) within this year, expanding international flights and adding frequencies to domestic routes, with a goal to exit the rehabilitation plan by 2028.
Chiang Mai takes on air quality challenge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 30/01/2025
» As tourism operators in Chiang Mai brace for the smog season over the coming months, they hope the pollution will be less severe this year than in previous years.
Overseas work lures Thais despite risks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2023
» The escalating conflict in Israel has put the local spotlight on overseas Thai workers, with more than 7,000 people remaining on the evacuation list from the region, with some Thais even abducted by militants.
Tourism rises to post-pandemic challenge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/10/2021
» The tourism industry, which previously contributed 18-20% of GDP during the few years prior to the pandemic, is poised to face a tremendous challenge when the country reopens its borders without quarantine from November with a new target.
Sandbox gets dirty
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/07/2021
» Even with the pandemic in Thailand surging, including new infections in the Phuket sandbox scheme, the country is unlikely to turn its back on reopening to tourists as the sector remains a lifeline for people struggling to survive financially during the crisis.
European group riles up local hotels
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/05/2020
» Thousands of hotels in Thailand are crying foul after TUI Group -- a global tourism business based in Europe -- submitted letters asking to delay repayment on debt that has grown to 2 billion baht.