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Flood recovery lag weighs on Hat Yai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2026
» While most hotels in Hat Yai have already resumed operations, insufficient flood relief has resulted in only 30% of shops and restaurants reopening, leading to a weak outlook for tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year, according to the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association.
Illegal group tours face Thai government crackdown
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2026
» Illegal tours targeting foreign markets are spreading rapidly in Thailand, prompting the Tourism Department to prepare for more inspections of tour companies this year.
Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.
Thailand tipped for major tourism revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 39 million foreign arrivals next year, including 9 million Chinese tourists, while announcing its readiness to help stimulate 3 billion baht via its trade show in January.
River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2025
» River cruise operators in Thailand are reporting a cancellation rate of 30 to 40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
Event to woo 100,000 Indians
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2025
» Indian tourism operators remain confident in Thailand as a top destination, with the country planning to host the "Grand Diwali Celebration" next week, aiming to draw at least 100,000 travellers, while annual arrivals are expected to reach a record high of 2.5 million.
Staff ready for Travel Holiday complaints
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Tourism Department has opened a channel for complaints from tourists affected by Travel Holiday, a tour company that ceased operations due to the death of an executive.
Strong fourth-quarter outlook for THAI
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/09/2025
» The fourth-quarter outlook for Thai Airways (THAI) remains strong, with a load factor of more than 80% driven by both foreign demand and Thai tourists opting for Asian countries, as China and Japan have remained popular destinations all year.
Phuket encouraged to seek special administrative status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2025
» With the new Phuket governor scheduled to take over next month, the current governor is pushing for his successor to continue to support the proposal to make the island a special administrative zone with an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht.
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.