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Traders urged to be contrarians in the market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/02/2026
» Being in the minority and a contrarian always wins in the market, as investment is not as straightforward as operating your own business, says hospitality and real estate investor Pichai Chawla.
Phuket hotels go green in hunt for gold
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thai tourism is embracing sustainability as a core selling point for travellers, as the industry seeks to ensure its survival in a marketplace where such practices have become the "new normal".
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Economic concerns poised to curb the domestic tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2024
» The increase in consumer loans and rising mortgage defaults are concerns for the domestic tourism market through next year, meaning that short-term promotions such as those for festivals and events might not help, according to tourism operators.
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.
MJets aims to serve region within 2 years
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2024
» Operators of private jet services have posted robust growth based on consistent demand from wealthy individuals and private companies in Asia, prompting MJets, a private jet operator in Thailand, to plan an expansion covering all Southeast Asian countries by 2026.
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.
Little impact from extending stays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/11/2023
» Extending the length of stay for all markets enjoying visa exemptions may not create much impact except for long-haul markets, while the government might have to hike costs to look after foreign tourists, say hoteliers.
Free visas not enough for Chinese revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/09/2023
» Though the government is mulling offering free visas to Chinese tourists to rev up demand, the market has been hammered by economic woes and a weak currency, which when coupled with flight and staff shortages could mean the scheme will have little impact, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
TAT unfazed by giveaways
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2023
» Many countries in Asia recently announced giveaway campaigns to bolster their tourism industry, aiming to drive post-pandemic economic growth.