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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.
Saudi tops list of 7 priority markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is stepping up efforts to grow seven priority markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, which is showing strong growth, ahead of a planned meeting with Saudi tourism officials in the coming months.
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.
Rising aviation fees may hamper tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Rising aviation service fees in Thailand, including airport charges and the proposed 300-baht tourism tax, could potentially hinder airlines already posting thin profit margins, derailing efforts to restore tourism to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Tourism subsidy starts to make an impression
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy programme for chartered flights, commercial flights, and incentive groups has started to generate positive momentum, as some agents are set to begin their operations for China’s Golden Week holiday period in October.
Galaxy Resorts calls for luxury strategy to maximise growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2025
» As Thailand has already passed its tourism peak of 40 million tourists, the country requires luxury marketing and new public-private partnership investment in luxury tourism that targets the growing number of affluent travellers from Asia-Pacific in order to maximise growth, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.
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.
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
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.
Thai AirAsia eyeing new growth markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» Thai AirAsia is asking the government to urgently deal with the sluggish Chinese market by launching a stimulus campaign.