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Event organisers still buoyant
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2026
» Despite Vietnam's massive investment in new venue infrastructure, event organisers in Thailand remain confident the country can still compete for event and festival tourism, banking on a variety of venues and its ability to attract both high-spending attendees and repeat visitors.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
Flood-hit northern Thailand calls for tourism subsidies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2025
» Tourism operators in the North have urged the government to allocate tourism stimulus measures for provinces facing the impact of floods, as provinces like Nan are encountering an even more severe situation which has left some guests stranded.
Northern Thailand tourism operators say Clean Air Act essential
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2025
» Tourism operators in the North urged the government to accelerate issuing the Clean Air Act, as thick smog from neighbouring countries already caused an airline to halt its operations.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Hotels insist on government action to address PM2.5
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Hotel operators are urging the government to work with the entire supply chain to solve the smog issue before it severely hampers tourism, while hostels cry foul over the high cost burden of having clean air for guests.
Boom anticipated for top Phuket projects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2024
» Grade A residential projects in Phuket are valued at 337 billion baht and are expected to grow by 10-20% annually over five years, driven by demand from affluent buyers globally, according to C9 Hotelworks, a hospitality consultancy.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Smoking out the truth up north
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» In the early months of recent years, residents in northern Thailand, particularly Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, have braced for choking PM2.5 air pollution.
Thai hospitality groups go global
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/01/2024
» As the tourism recovery gathers pace across the globe, Thai hospitality groups expanded their presence beyond the domestic market to capitalise on robust demand in many destinations.