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Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2026
» Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
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).
Tourism compensation scheme to be extended until end of year
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to extend compensation for injured and deceased tourists to the end of this year after only 3.9 million baht from the 50 million allocated for the scheme was used.
Costumes at temples ignites trend
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/05/2024
» Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2024
» Road and water accidents are the leading causes of injuries among foreign travellers, with some rental car shops and tourists deliberately not following the rules.
Call for end of border red tape
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/10/2023
» Tourism operators in Songkhla have called for the suspension of the TM6 immigration forms at another border checkpoint and the removal of extra-time service fees as the process is still hindering the flow of Malaysian tourists.
Effort to unlock other tourism markets
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2023
» Tourism authorities should work to mitigate the short-term impact of the shooting at a Bangkok mall this week by pivoting to other potential markets less affected by the news to keep a steady flow of arrivals during high season, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
B300 entry fee scheduled for June start
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to collect a 300-baht tourism fee from all foreign passport holders visiting Thailand by June, while expatriates can ask for a refund at a later date.
Tourist arrivals set to slow next year
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/11/2022
» The tourism sector might be challenged by a slow market in the second quarter next year as there will be no more pent-up demand which fuelled the market this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourism operators fret over policy rate hike
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/08/2022
» Domestic tourism operators are concerned about the hike in the policy rate by the Bank of Thailand as banks may apply the new rate in the near future which could heavily dampen tourism outlook this year.