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Scoot bookings strong despite Gulf strife
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/04/2026
» Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, continues to register strong air travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf war across seven destinations in Thailand and plans to expand into secondary regional cities, supported by the delivery of nine Embraer E190‑E2 aircraft.
Agency relies on festivals, large events
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/05/2024
» The tourism sector remains robust despite GDP growth of only 1.5% in the first quarter, lower than regional peers, as the industry rebounded faster than other sectors, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to keep promoting festivals to maintain income for the whole year.
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.
Really Cool Airlines aiming to diversify risk
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/11/2023
» Really Cool Airlines wants to diversify risks by securing non-air ticket revenue of at least 40% of total revenue, while it searches for long-term fundraising via an initial public offering (IPO) in an overseas stock market.
Airbnb upbeat as tourism rebounds
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/05/2023
» Airbnb closed 2022 with an impressive turnaround as the pandemic-hit business reported its first annual profit on revenue growth of 40% to US$8.4 billion, with net income of $1.9 billion.
Nok Air veteran to launch new carrier
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/03/2023
» Amidst the Thai tourism recovery, airline veteran Patee Sarasin is setting up a new long-haul carrier with venture capital, starting with four wide-body aircraft and a goal of 70% foreign passengers.
Tourism making gradual recovery
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/12/2022
» The recovery rate of Thai tourism was slower than in neighbouring countries because of a shortage of flights and the absence of key markets such as China, according to leading regional travel tech companies.
Go City launches tourist pass in Bangkok
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/06/2022
» With a revival of tourism in Thailand and Asia-Pacific in sight, Go City, the world's largest multi-attraction pass provider, is expanding its footprint in the region, including Bangkok, to boost travel operators.
Exposing the cracks within tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/05/2021
» The global pandemic has revealed weaknesses hidden within Thailand's tourism strategy for decades.
No holding her back
News, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/03/2021
» The tourism sector was the industry hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic crisis in the past year. Faced with a challenge, Dusit International looked for opportunities by expanding into the food business.