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Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Chiang Mai tourism weathers the storm
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa has yet to significantly affect tourism in Chiang Mai because it is still low season, with flash floods occurring only in certain areas for a short period, and operators in the area more concerned about the strong baht steering short-haul tourists towards Vietnam.
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.
Cooperation key to Central's sustainability push
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/03/2025
» Central Group insists that sustainability initiatives require collaboration between key stakeholders, as sustainable development will likely be impacted by the US presidency of Donald Trump.
Northern Thailand tourism operators say Clean Air Act essential
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Tourism operators in the North urged the government to accelerate issuing the Clean Air Act, as thick smog from neighbouring countries already caused an airline to halt its operations.
Mae Hong Son finds ways to tackle unruly tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2025
» The unruly behaviour of tourists in Mae Hong Son has increasingly riled locals, particularly the habit of smoking marijuana in public, disobeying traffic rules and illegally working in prohibited jobs.
Tourism impact of Chinese actor’s case monitored
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2025
» Following the case of a Chinese actor going missing in Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring the impact on the Chinese market for the upcoming Chinese New Year, while private operators urged the government to ensure tourist safety and intensify measures against foreign organised crime here.
High season 'looking bright' for Chiang Mai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are upbeat about robust bookings during December, thanks to a recovery in flights, festive events, and a new golden tiger "star" at Chiang Mai Night Safari.
Domestic tourism revenue sags
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/10/2024
» Festive events and new stimulus campaigns should push domestic tourism revenue to 950-970 billion baht this year, missing the target of 1 trillion baht because of a sluggish economy and the impact of flooding, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Cutie 'Moo Deng' woos public to Si Racha, Chon Buri
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2024
» The popularity of pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" has helped boost tourism in Si Racha and Chon Buri during the low season, with stronger tourist flows anticipated in October thanks to the school break.