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Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
Suphajee to return to Dusit after cabinet stint
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/09/2025
» Suphajee Suthumpan, the former group chief executive of Dusit Thani Plc, is expected to return to the hotel company after completing her four-month term as commerce minister, during which she vows to open new trade markets for Thailand.
Supalai sees sector improvement in H2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/08/2025
» SET-listed Supalai estimates the property sector will pick up in the second half as concerns subside over US tariffs and earthquake resilience, while the company continues to maintain a diversified portfolio covering both the middle and luxury segments.
Tariffs to hit tourism sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2025
» The ongoing stock market slump fuelled by US tariffs could impact domestic tourism sentiment for the rest of the year, including next week's Songkran holiday, with fewer last-minute hotel bookings and tour groups.
Italy-Thailand flights to increase as tourism booms
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Italian carrier ITA Airways plans to extend its flights to Thailand until the middle of next year, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting a new record high for the Italian market in 2025 as international flights resume.
Ministry urges Thai tourism authority to set higher revenue target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/07/2024
» The tourism revenue target for 2025 might be increased as the Tourism and Sports Ministry would like to see the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) set a higher target than the 3.5 trillion baht sought this year.
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
CPN unveils Central in Nakhon Sawan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has launched Central Nakhon Sawan as a new northern hub with a mixed-use development model worth 5.8 billion baht, targeting daily foot traffic of more than 25,000, strengthened by domestic consumption.
Perks boost film shooting revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/01/2024
» Cash rebate incentives for foreign film crews helped Thailand boost revenue from film shoots by 40% to 6.6 billion baht last year, while the Tourism Department aims to attract more blockbusters to Thailand this year.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.