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LOT Polish Airlines keen on Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hopeful LOT Polish Airlines can commence direct scheduled flights to Thailand for the first time in more than a decade, ferrying Eastern Europeans to its new hub in Southeast Asia.
Phuket service charges stable
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2024
» The average income from service charges among hotels in Phuket is expected to stabilise, but would still maintain a high level in the upcoming high season, while the average room rate would continue to soar, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.
Europeans drive up room rates in the South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/02/2024
» Longer stays from European guests helped drive room revenue in the first quarter in southern provinces, as room rates set a new record despite a small number of Chinese tourists.
China visa deal to boost Thai trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/01/2024
» The dual visa exemption between China and Thailand should increase outbound travellers to China by at least 10%, but inbound numbers from the mainland might not reach the government projection of 8.2 million, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Hotels unable to improve room rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/10/2023
» Hotels in major destinations overall have been unable to improve the average daily room rate during the high season, due to the slow rebound of the mass market, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Ministry allots B600m for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to use 600 million baht from its central budget to promote the tourism industry during the high season as fiscal 2024 budget disbursement is expected to be delayed until April next year.
B600 million allotted for tourism promotion
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports plans to use 600 million baht from its central budget to promote tourism during the high season as fiscal 2024 budget disbursement is expected to be delayed until April next year.
Green tourism on the rise
Life, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2023
» Crowded streets, bustling nightlife, and vibrant beach parties: this high season is shaping up well for Thailand, experiencing a surge in international tourists after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than depending heavily on sheer tourist numbers, the pandemic has taught us the importance of slowing down, exploring natural destinations, and allowing environments to recover from reduced capacity, waste, and environmental footprint.
Samui seeks longer stays for Europeans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/09/2023
» Tourism operators on Koh Samui are urging the government to allow extended stays for European tourists as they believe the proposed visa exemption for Chinese visitors will not benefit the island.
TPC aims for 10,000 new card members
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/11/2022
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite Card programme, targets 10,000 new members next year as it crafts a mission to provide new offerings for luxury tourists, including business opportunities.