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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).
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand chief eyes strategic reboot
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/01/2026
» The next government is urged to reform investment strategy and streamline working processes to lift economic growth, including attracting high-value sectors such as wellness tourism, high-tech industry and green infrastructure.
TAT focuses on high value, sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In order to fix the low level of competitiveness of Thai tourism, the industry must shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven strategy, said the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Call for new strategy to entice Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/11/2023
» Thailand needs to rejig its tourism strategy to reboot the Chinese market as arrivals from the mainland this year are projected to reach only 26.8% of the 2019 level, says a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Agency turns to culinary tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thailand plans to hold the world's first "Kaphrao Grand Prix" in Bangkok to showcase the authentic Thai dish to foreign travellers and increase local ingredient exports, aiming to increase food expenditure among tourists from 20% to 25% by 2027.
TAT gloomy on prospects for Mother's Day holiday
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/08/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects domestic tourism to slow during the Mother's Day holiday this weekend because of economic constraints.
Long holiday benefitting some operators
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/07/2023
» The abrupt announcement of an extra holiday this weekend will benefit domestic tourism within the same region, but most would-be tourists would still prefer to keep their savings rather than travel.
Tourism set to fall short
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2023
» Tourism revenue from the international market in 2024 will not be able to match the level recorded in 2019, as the target has been downgraded to 1.92 trillion baht from an earlier target of 2.29 trillion baht due to the impact of a "polycrisis", according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.
TAT expecting 5m visitors from China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is not concerned about China's real estate slump as the agency remains confident about securing 5 million visitors from the country this year.