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Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.
Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Shorter visa-free stays on the cards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
Push for policy to lift competitiveness
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2026
» With the Bhumjaithai Party expected to lead the government for a full four-year term with a high degree of stability, tourism operators are urging the government to focus on long-term investment rather than short-term stimulus in order to compete with regional rivals such as Vietnam.
Flood recovery lag weighs on Hat Yai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2026
» While most hotels in Hat Yai have already resumed operations, insufficient flood relief has resulted in only 30% of shops and restaurants reopening, leading to a weak outlook for tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year, according to the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association.
Tourism Authority of Thailand expects drop in New Year revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/12/2025
» Tourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.
UFO festival on Thailand tourism calendar in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced events to increase spending during the year-end and the first quarter next year, starting with “Amazing Thailand” Ambassador Lisa and a UFO festival, in a bid to increase international arrivals by at least 10% in 2026.
TAT forecasts cautious Father's Day holiday spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The surging cost of living, more outbound trips and the southern floods are expected to hamper domestic tourism during this week's Father's Day holiday, with 2.52 million trips estimated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Tourism bodies call for additional measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2025
» With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures such as tax incentives for organisers of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) events.
Galaxy advises big tourism swing
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand should set an ambitious target of 45-60 million arrivals by the period of 2030 to 2035, pushing stakeholders to cooperate and keep pace with fast-growing Asia-Pacific tourism, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.