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Adjusting rules to make Thai skies safer
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2026
» Indian airline IndiGo scrapped thousands of flights last month due to its failure to comply with new pilot rest rules by the required deadline, causing concern among aviation stakeholders in Thailand.
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.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
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.
Tourism sector banks on sustainable travel trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector needs to capture rising sustainable travel demand to make the kingdom a top destination by utilising more green practices and wellness programmes, while luring tourists to newer local destinations, according to the tourism soft power subcommittee.
Fatal hotel fire highlights poor safety rules
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/01/2025
» The deadly fire at a modified hotel in Bangkok's Khao San area has highlighted insufficient hotel safety regulations, affecting Thailand's tourism reputation, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Sukosol expects full recovery this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Sukosol Group expects a full recovery from the pandemic this year thanks to robust tourism, especially in the luxury sector, while the group says its The Siam hotel brand is expanding to Chiang Mai in 2027.
Council calls for subcommittee to tackle illegal businesses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed setting up a subcommittee, including members of the Senate and private tourism operators, in an effort to crack down on the use of nominees in businesses and price-dumping packages, after a query was put forward this week to the tourism minister.