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Gloomy outlook for Michelin-listed eateries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/04/2026
» Michelin-listed restaurant operators expect a gloomy outlook for the dining business this year, hampered by sluggish spending and surging energy costs.
AirAsia still confident despite price pressures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/03/2026
» AirAsia says soaring airfares are inevitable amid the Middle East conflict and oil crisis, but it remains confident about travel demand across its network and vows to maintain affordable airfares as much as possible.
Thailand eyes Chinese tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» As political tensions continue to divert Chinese tourists from Japan to other countries, Thai tourism operators are urging authorities to take a more aggressive approach in attracting this market, reinforcing safety perceptions to compete with other Asia-Pacific nations targeting tourists from the mainland.
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for more Chinese demand, following China's warning to its citizens to not visit Japan.
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.
Tsunami warning has limited impact on travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/07/2025
» Outbound tourism operators noticed only a short-term impact from a tsunami warning on travel sentiment as groups have yet to cancel their trips, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
Nok Air rehabilitation proceeding as planned
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2025
» Nok Air expects to exit the rehabilitation process as planned by mid-2028, with less than 400 million baht of debt remaining, and will join the government in offering free domestic air tickets to foreign tourists from September.
Unease over Japan, South Korea market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators are not confident whether arrivals from Japan and South Korea can match the same level as 2024, as negative factors such as a strong baht, rivalry with Vietnam, as well as the two countries' weak economies continue to impact spending power.
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
Airlines on edge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/06/2025
» Despite improving financially this year, the aviation industry is still bracing for uncertainties from tariff policies, geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruption, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).