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Thailand tipped for major tourism revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 39 million foreign arrivals next year, including 9 million Chinese tourists, while announcing its readiness to help stimulate 3 billion baht via its trade show in January.
Tourism market gains from China-Japan spat seen limited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Amid tensions between China and Japan, Thai tourism might not see an abrupt surge in Chinese arrivals this high season due to limited flight capacity and high competition in the region, while the government has been criticised for failing to address obstacles to tourism.
Galaxy advises big tourism swing
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand should set an ambitious target of 45-60 million arrivals by the period of 2030 to 2035, pushing stakeholders to cooperate and keep pace with fast-growing Asia-Pacific tourism, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Thailand works to spur Taiwanese arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Declining confidence among Asian travellers to Thailand has also affected the Taiwanese market this year, say travel agents.
Roadshow aims to bolster Taiwanese arrivals in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) held a travel roadshow in Taiwan on Thursday, aiming to increase Taiwanese arrivals to 1 million this year.
Dusit appeals to families
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2025
» Dusit Estate, the property development arm of SET-listed Dusit Thani, is keen to expand its new residential brand Dusit Ajara, catering to multi-generational living trends in Thailand and throughout Asia.
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.
Unease over Japan, South Korea market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators are not confident whether arrivals from Japan and South Korea can match the same level as 2024, as negative factors such as a strong baht, rivalry with Vietnam, as well as the two countries' weak economies continue to impact spending power.
Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn target
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that tourism revenue this year will reach 2.87 trillion baht, a shortfall from the 3-trillion-baht target due to the sluggish Chinese market and global uncertainties, but it still anticipates 7% growth to 3 trillion baht in 2026.