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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.
Amadeus still optimistic regarding travel prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/06/2025
» Amadeus, a travel technology company and global distribution system provider, remains bullish on tourism in Thailand and Asia-Pacific, despite the trade war and tariff spats.
Central Retail Corporation to focus on public service campaigns rather than prices
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/11/2024
» Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to allocate a higher marketing budget for equity and sustainable campaigns, shifting from price promotion, after its latest initiative raised more than 2.5 million baht for the Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand.
Ministry urges Thai tourism authority to set higher revenue target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/07/2024
» The tourism revenue target for 2025 might be increased as the Tourism and Sports Ministry would like to see the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) set a higher target than the 3.5 trillion baht sought this year.
Call for visa-free travel between India, Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Tourism operators have urged the government to discuss a long-term mutual visa-free scheme between Thailand and India, which is set to become the third-largest economy in 2027.
CFR upbeat on Chinese New Year spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Overall expenditure during Chinese New Year is expected to grow by at least 5-10% from the level recorded last year, driven by government incentives and promotional campaigns in the private sector, as Thais could spend up to 31% more than during the regular period, according to Central Food Retail (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores.
Travellers unfazed by debt, pricier rooms
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/10/2023
» Most Thai tourists still intend to travel over the next 12 months despite rising accommodation prices globally, according to hotel e-commerce platform SiteMinder.
Lobby says tourism must be priority
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2023
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the next government to prioritise the tourism industry as a key economic driver, addressing the labour shortage, low level of safety and security, as well as sustainability.
TAT optimistic on arrivals from Singapore
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting to attract at least 500,000 visitors from Singapore this year as flights on this route have almost returned to normal.