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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.
TAT forecasts cautious Father's Day holiday spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The surging cost of living, more outbound trips and the southern floods are expected to hamper domestic tourism during this week's Father's Day holiday, with 2.52 million trips estimated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Travellers get cold feet over skirmishes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Despite the long holiday, operators in Chanthaburi and Nakhon Ratchasima reported a surge of room cancellations as tourists were concerned about the border dispute, including fears over Cambodia's PHL-03 rocket launcher, which has a range of up to 130 kilometres from the border.
Korat hopes Unesco sites will spur visitor numbers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/01/2025
» A sluggish economy and disputes over the planned transformation of land in Wang Nam Khieo district led tourism in Nakhon Ratchasima to grow at a slower rate than expected in 2024, according to Jim Thompson Farm.
Full belly, happy traveller
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» From jasmine rice to Pad Thai noodles and spicy tom yum soups, Thailand is renowned for its robust agricultural and food products, making it a major exporter worldwide.
Initiative attempts to raise festival standards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/04/2024
» Thailand's soft power committee is aiming to upgrade traditional events to become world-class festivals across all of the country's 77 provinces based on dedicated research and through festival organisation training.
TCEB eyes 23m Mice visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is targeting at least 23.1 million Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) visitors in its fiscal 2024, generating 136 billion baht or 75% of the level recorded in 2019.
Tourism operators highlight Northeast
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2023
» When talking about tourism destinations, only a few visitors might consider visiting the Northeast, or Isan, as most foreigners still flock to established destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.
The night is full of promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2023
» When it is too early to sleep, visitors have plenty of choices in Thailand other than heading back to the hotel.
TAT estimates 3.14m domestic trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts domestic tourism to tally 3.14 million trips during the New Year holiday, generating 11.2 billion baht, with the northern region posting the highest occupancy rate at 78%.