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Aircraft manufacturers eye Asia-Pacific demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/02/2026
» As Asia-Pacific outpaces other regions in aviation growth, industry players -- including aircraft manufacturers -- are stepping up efforts to target passengers and clients in the region.
Tourists' Visa spending surges 90%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/10/2024
» Inbound tourists' spending on Visa credit cards this year is expected to be 90% higher than the 2019 level, a higher rate than that of Thai travellers overseas, who were hampered by a sluggish economy.
Agency jittery over visa loophole
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/09/2023
» The Tourism Department is worried the visa exemption for Chinese visitors will create a loophole for "zero-dollar" tours and illegal tour guides as the authorities will not be able to verify legally licensed tour companies.
Free visa plan to add 700,000 Chinese guests
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates the government's plan to issue free visas to visitors from China will add 700,000 arrivals during the high season.
Phuket hotels lack workers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/12/2022
» A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.
Organisers urged to strictly regulate Loy Krathong events
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2022
» The Tourist Police Bureau is exploring the number of Loy Krathong events around Thailand and asking organisers to limit the number of participants to avoid overcapacity, while it aims to co-develop software to detect density in communities and tourism areas.