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Centara expands into budget hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2026
» Centara Hotels & Resorts is targeting revenue growth of 15% this year, banking on a recovery in Thai tourism and diversified markets. The company will begin investing in the first phase of six budget hotels from 2026 to 2028 at petrol stations in partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR).
Tourism Authority of Thailand banking on Muay Thai Festival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic about sports tourism growth this year as it hosts the Amazing Muay Thai Festival this week, expecting more than 18,000 visitors.
Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Event organisers still buoyant
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2026
» Despite Vietnam's massive investment in new venue infrastructure, event organisers in Thailand remain confident the country can still compete for event and festival tourism, banking on a variety of venues and its ability to attract both high-spending attendees and repeat visitors.
UFO festival on Thailand tourism calendar in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced events to increase spending during the year-end and the first quarter next year, starting with “Amazing Thailand” Ambassador Lisa and a UFO festival, in a bid to increase international arrivals by at least 10% in 2026.
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.
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.
Phu Kradueng cable car project on track
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/10/2025
» Despite the change in government, the Phu Kradueng cable car project is expected to proceed as scheduled and be completed by late 2027 or early 2028, as construction design firms have already been contracted, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).
Suphajee to return to Dusit after cabinet stint
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/09/2025
» Suphajee Suthumpan, the former group chief executive of Dusit Thani Plc, is expected to return to the hotel company after completing her four-month term as commerce minister, during which she vows to open new trade markets for Thailand.
Strong baht a high-season challenge
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» The appreciation of the baht to a four-year high could affect inbound tourism during the upcoming high season, although attractive room rates and cheaper international flights should still help attract visitors to Thailand.