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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.
Tourism slump hurts Bangkok restaurants
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/05/2025
» Weak domestic spending and sluggish foreign tourism, particularly from the Chinese market, have caused restaurant revenue on Bangkok’s popular Banthat Thong Road to dip by 40-50%, according to the Bantadthong Association.
CPN banks on countdown activities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has invested 500 million baht in its New Year countdown events across 17 malls in 16 Thai provinces.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
SAT-1 terminal's lounges at Suvarnabhumi drawing few passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2024
» Airport lounges and day rooms at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province remain quiet due to lack of international flights despite having been open for almost a year, according to Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels.
Art toy mascot seeks to entice China market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/07/2024
» A tourism campaign led by art toy mascot Labubu could help Thailand attract 8 million Chinese visitors and lure art toy lovers from around the world, as emerging home-grown mascot Butter Bear is the next tourism presenter, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
Informa upbeat on outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2023
» The sluggish Chinese economy fuelled a strong growth in Chinese exhibitors and buyers who have pivoted to Thailand to seek new trade opportunities, according to exhibition organiser Informa Market.
River tubing gets TAT's seal of approval
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/02/2023
» With foreign tourists flocking to Pai district in Mae Hong Son province in search of adventure activities, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the safety of the inner tubes floating on the Pai River and their low impact on local communities and the environment.
Thai hotels set sights on global growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/02/2023
» Thai hospitality is globally recognised for its unique service standards, which have assisted many homegrown hotel companies in their international expansion over the past few decades.