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Thailand eyes Chinese tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» As political tensions continue to divert Chinese tourists from Japan to other countries, Thai tourism operators are urging authorities to take a more aggressive approach in attracting this market, reinforcing safety perceptions to compete with other Asia-Pacific nations targeting tourists from the mainland.
Malls bet big on New Year blowout
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2025
» Large malls are ramping up investments in New Year countdown events across Bangkok and nationwide to spur year-end spending among locals and foreign tourists, with leading players Central Pattana Plc (CPN) and The Mall Group aiming to attract a combined audience of 1.6 million at their flagship celebrations.
IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.
China key to aviation's recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2023
» Asia-Pacific aviation could see faster recovery in terms of passengers this year, fuelled by China's reopening, as well as achieving a small profit in 2024, while pent-up demand from the mainland could help compensate slowing Western markets, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).