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Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Strong baht may crimp bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2026
» With the baht strengthening against the US dollar, surpassing 31 to the greenback for the first time in almost five years, it should impact forward bookings for the next few months and during the low season, discouraging tourist spending.
Agoda says tourism sector still resilient
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector remains resilient, with its top three source markets accounting for only 35% of total arrivals, lower than other Asian destinations, according to online travel platform Agoda.
Flooding forces Malaysians to cancel trips to Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/11/2025
» Inbound trips from Malaysia to southern Thailand are expected to be completely cancelled this week due to severe flash floods, particularly in Hat Yai, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Operators seek to build trust among travellers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2025
» Tourism operators have launched the "Trusted Thailand" mark in an effort to restore confidence among travellers, while urging the government to prepare marketing campaigns ahead of Chinese New Year 2026 and address recurring issues such as the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
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.
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.
TAT sees hope in winter flight prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2025
» The 1-million target set for the Middle East and African markets this year remains challenging due to geopolitical conflicts, but Thailand still has opportunities from new flight openings this winter, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Nok Air rehabilitation proceeding as planned
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2025
» Nok Air expects to exit the rehabilitation process as planned by mid-2028, with less than 400 million baht of debt remaining, and will join the government in offering free domestic air tickets to foreign tourists from September.
Dasta head makes man-made infrastructure key priority
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2025
» The new head of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has vowed to drive new man-made infrastructure, including the long-awaited Phu Kradueng cable car, as well as universal design facilities to elevate community-based tourism.