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Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2026
» Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.
Hilton plans 12 Thailand properties
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» Despite headwinds and rising competition leading to a 7% arrivals contraction, global hospitality operator Hilton still perceives Thai tourism as bullish in the long run, with 12 of 66 properties in its Southeast Asia pipeline planned for Thailand.
Stagnant tourism hits Onyx revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/11/2025
» Onyx Hospitality reported flat revenue per available room (RevPar) in Thailand due to sluggish tourism, prompting the company to delay launching funding for its real estate investment trust (REIT) until next year.
Phuket tourism ramps up sustainability drive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» The pandemic served as a catalyst for tourism operators to re-evaluate their sustainability strategies and implement new initiatives aimed at preserving natural resources and attractions, many of which showed signs of recovery due to periods of reduced tourist activity.
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for more Chinese demand, following China's warning to its citizens to not visit Japan.
Tourism bodies call for additional measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2025
» With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures such as tax incentives for organisers of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) events.
Package crucial to second-tier cities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) views the Finance Ministry's stimulus package as crucial to reviving tourism in second-tier cities, which has worsened from last year.
SE Asian arrivals remain sluggish
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Demonstrations in Indonesia and a weakened Vietnamese dong could impact inbound arrivals to Thailand in the short term, though both markets are still projected to have high GDP growth and contain a large youth population deemed to have high potential.
Trip.com says AI, adaptability key to industry's success
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and adapting quickly to consumer demand is key to thriving in the evolving travel industry, says online travel agent Trip.com.
Supalai sees sector improvement in H2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/08/2025
» SET-listed Supalai estimates the property sector will pick up in the second half as concerns subside over US tariffs and earthquake resilience, while the company continues to maintain a diversified portfolio covering both the middle and luxury segments.