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Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.
Dusit Thani CEO outlines roadmap for success
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/03/2024
» Dusit Thani Group chief executive Suphajee Suthumpun believes there are three key points to achieve success as a woman leader in these fast-changing times.
Operators justify need to hire foreign labour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thailand is still encountering problems concerning migrant workers employed in the tourism sector who have entered the country illegally by exploiting visa-free privileges, especially in the country's sex industry, while operators urge the government to legalise sex work.
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2023
» While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations -- Thailand and Malaysia -- in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
TCEB aids Phuket expo
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.
Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2023
» Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.