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Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/04/2026
» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Airlines reluctant to hike fares during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Amid subdued demand from long-haul visitors, airlines are reluctant to increase domestic airfares during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reporting no abnormal surge in fares over the period despite higher fuel prices.
Mideast conflict a blow to long-haul tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2026
» As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers’ pocketbooks, tourism operators in Thailand project arrivals from long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of the 10.8 million seen last year.
Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
TAT hopeful major events can entice 12m foreign arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2025
» The government plans to attract 12 million foreign arrivals during its four-month tenure, driven by four events: the Amazing Marathon, Maha Loy Krathong 2025, Vijit Chao Phraya Light Festival and Amazing Thailand Countdown.
Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
Association upbeat on growth outlook for amusement parks
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2025
» Despite global economic uncertainties, the amusement park industry expects continued robust growth over the next few years, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2025
» Hotels in the South have yet to feel any impact from the White Lotus HBO series filmed in Thailand, as the volatile global economy and safety concerns regarding the country have affected prospective tourists' decision-making.