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Centara targets 15% revenue growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite a tourism contraction nationwide, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) still expects a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue per available room (RevPar) in 2025, driven by the high season and strong arrivals from European and Indian markets.
Saudi tops list of 7 priority markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is stepping up efforts to grow seven priority markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, which is showing strong growth, ahead of a planned meeting with Saudi tourism officials in the coming months.
Wellness tourism the way forward
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.
Phuket tourism ramps up sustainability drive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» The pandemic served as a catalyst for tourism operators to re-evaluate their sustainability strategies and implement new initiatives aimed at preserving natural resources and attractions, many of which showed signs of recovery due to periods of reduced tourist activity.
Pop star Lisa appointed ‘Amazing Thailand Ambassador’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Wednesday that pop singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal has agreed to serve as “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” for the next 12 months.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth 33 billion baht in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.
Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
Ministry pledges to address foreign tourists’ complaints
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has pledged to address concerns raised by foreign tourists, including rampant dual pricing, following a recent outpouring of complaints on social media.
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.