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Illegal group tours face Thai government crackdown
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2026
» Illegal tours targeting foreign markets are spreading rapidly in Thailand, prompting the Tourism Department to prepare for more inspections of tour companies this year.
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.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Lan Kwai Fong joins Phuket deal
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/03/2025
» Robust long-stay demand in Phuket has attracted Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong Group to invest in a project worth 4.5 billion baht via joint ventures with a local developer, while a legal consultant suggested Thailand amend the hotel laws to permit the renting out of condo units on a daily basis.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Laguna Phuket predicts higher hotel revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/09/2024
» Laguna Phuket, an integrated resort operator, is expecting a stronger revenue per available room (RevPar) and higher room rates for hotels this year, thanks to rebounding tourism, with the upcoming pipeline and property development majorly targeting luxury and upscale segments.
Thailand eyes B1.8tn in tourism revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2024
» Thailand is on course to welcome 12.2 million foreign arrivals in the last four months of 2024, lifting annual arrivals to almost 36 million and generating 1.8 trillion baht in revenue this year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thailand preps for Korean arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2024
» Thailand is expecting an influx of South Korean tourists during the six-day Chuseok holiday next month, maintaining momentum as Korean visitors are expected to record a new high of 2 million this year.
Pattaya tourism operators seek to shed sordid image
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators submitted a tourism development proposal to the tourism minister, aiming to shift its image to family oriented-tourism and remove its associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling.