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UFO festival on Thailand tourism calendar in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced events to increase spending during the year-end and the first quarter next year, starting with “Amazing Thailand” Ambassador Lisa and a UFO festival, in a bid to increase international arrivals by at least 10% in 2026.
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/08/2025
» Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the 400-baht nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Southern violence pressures bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2025
» Violence in the deep South, which prompted Malaysia to advise its citizens to delay visits to these areas, is likely to result in 10% of bookings being cancelled as operators urge the government to seek a long-term solution to restore confidence.
Songkhla tourism remains resilient
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2023
» Despite the image of the five southernmost provinces as being unsafe amid the recent fireworks explosion in Narathiwat, Songkhla has still been experiencing a stable inflow of 10,000 Malaysian tourists per day.
Hotels urge news war room after flood mix-up
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/12/2022
» Heavy floods in Hat Yai over the weekend caused confusion among hotel guests as transport was blocked, prompting the Thai Hotels Association (THA) to call for efficient communication from the government.