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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%.
Domestic tourism receipts set to fall short of B1tn target
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/09/2024
» Domestic tourism is on course to reach 200 million trips this year, but revenue is expected to reach just 965 billion, falling short of the target of 1 trillion baht, while the private sector has called for the promotion of second-tier cities in the form of a loyalty programme.
Breaking down borders
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/03/2024
» There was a post-pandemic international travel revival last year after many governments pivoted to a visa-free policy in order to fix their sluggish economies via revenue generated from foreign tourists.
Airlines: Aviation hub goal requires work
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/03/2024
» Airlines have applauded the government's policy to develop the country as an aviation hub, but remain concerned about congestion at key airports, which requires time and a large investment in order to serve growing demand.
TAT targets higher tourist spending
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to overhaul its strategy to stimulate spending per person, which significantly dropped following the pandemic, with foreign expenditure falling from an average of 50,000 baht to 42,000 baht.
Muted Songkran predicted
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/04/2022
» Local tourism spending during the Songkran festival this year is forecast to remain lower than before the Covid-19 pandemic, generating around 11 billion baht as people are allowed to travel but water splashing is banned.
Phiphat backs reopening, with a caveat
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2021
» The tourism minister has defended the country's reopening plan as promised by the prime minister, stating that five more provinces including Bangkok should be ready for visitors from October, followed by another 21 provinces nationwide.
TVJ plans three routes to get underway in October
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/09/2021
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is targeting 3.5 million passengers this year as the travel situation seems likely to recover from rock bottom experienced during the two-month lockdown period.
Carriers eye return to Don Mueang
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/08/2021
» Airlines are pleading to restart domestic flights from Don Mueang airport in September to stem a liquidity crisis.
TCT: Prepare for worst-case scenario
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/08/2020
» The tourism sector must prepare for the worst, as Thailand may not open its borders to tourists this year, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).