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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.
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Association upbeat on growth outlook for amusement parks
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2025
» Despite global economic uncertainties, the amusement park industry expects continued robust growth over the next few years, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
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.
Centara to invest B15bn in hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) plans to invest 15 billion baht in hotels over the next three years, while targeting revenue of 15.5 billion baht in 2025.
Hotels insist on government action to address PM2.5
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Hotel operators are urging the government to work with the entire supply chain to solve the smog issue before it severely hampers tourism, while hostels cry foul over the high cost burden of having clean air for guests.
CPN banks on countdown activities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has invested 500 million baht in its New Year countdown events across 17 malls in 16 Thai provinces.