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Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn target
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that tourism revenue this year will reach 2.87 trillion baht, a shortfall from the 3-trillion-baht target due to the sluggish Chinese market and global uncertainties, but it still anticipates 7% growth to 3 trillion baht in 2026.
Chinese-owned restaurants gain ground in Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2025
» Thai restaurants are facing greater competition from Chinese-owned restaurants using imported ingredients and serving Chinese tourists, says the chef and owner of Thailand’s first Michelin three-star restaurant.
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» The new president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is requesting more state support for marketing campaigns and tourism development to draw foreign tourists, particularly the sluggish Chinese market.
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.
Nok Air rejects allegation made in lawsuit
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2025
» Nok Air denies allegations that it required payment of training fees from junior pilots as a requirement for employment at the airline, responding to a lawsuit.
Minor seeks to double hotel portfolio
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2024
» Minor Hotels plans to double its hotel portfolio to 1,000 within five years, expanding Europe-based NH Hotels in Asia and entering new markets such as Japan and the Philippines.
Italy-Thailand flights to increase as tourism booms
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Italian carrier ITA Airways plans to extend its flights to Thailand until the middle of next year, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting a new record high for the Italian market in 2025 as international flights resume.
‘Winter Festivals’ to give tourism a lift
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/10/2024
» The “Winter Festivals”, a series of events during the last two months of the year, should accelerate annual tourism revenue to reach 2.78 trillion baht, short of the government’s target of 3 trillion for 2024.
Tourism confidence low amid sluggish economy
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2024
» The tourism confidence index remained below the benchmark in the second quarter, hampered by stagnant economic growth, though it improved from last year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Trade group cools jets on aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2024
» DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Thailand may be constrained in its pursuit of becoming the region's leading aviation hub by 2030 because of global supply chain disruptions, adding that Thailand needs to remove unnecessary regulations and move towards digitalisation for aviation efficiency.