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Tourists head to eastern provinces despite conflict
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2026
» Eastern provinces recorded an increase in tourist visits last year despite the border conflict with Cambodia, driven by domestic trips, although fewer international tourists put pressure on revenue.
Staff ready for Travel Holiday complaints
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Tourism Department has opened a channel for complaints from tourists affected by Travel Holiday, a tour company that ceased operations due to the death of an executive.
Tourism surveys Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2025
» While the government is hoping tourism can drive the economy during its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" campaign, the industry has been hit by several setbacks, resulting in slower growth since the pandemic.
Earthquake hits Chiang Mai's room rates during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2025
» Despite a robust performance during the Songkran holiday, hotels in Chiang Mai offered lower room rates than last year in a bid to draw last-minute domestic travellers, whose confidence was still shaken by last month's earthquake.
Tariffs to hit tourism sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2025
» The ongoing stock market slump fuelled by US tariffs could impact domestic tourism sentiment for the rest of the year, including next week's Songkran holiday, with fewer last-minute hotel bookings and tour groups.
Nok Air to cut Chinese flights amid moribund market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/02/2025
» To offset sluggish growth in the Chinese market this year, Nok Air plans to reduce traffic to the mainland and compensate with flights to India as well as new destinations such as Japan, Taiwan and Singapore.
Centre Point Group to upgrade four hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2025
» Centre Point Group, a hospitality subsidiary of SET-listed developer Quality Houses, plans to upgrade its four hotels in Bangkok to the premium segment within three years.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Minister touts registration system
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2025
» Attracting unregistered hotel operators into the registration system could realise significant hidden tourism revenue, potentially lifting the total revenue tally to 3.5 trillion baht if successful, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Qatar Airways bullish on growth prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2025
» Qatar Airways is optimistic about tourism growth in Southeast Asia, with Thailand remaining a popular destination with a robust load factor.