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Tourism Authority of Thailand keeping tabs on federal shutdown
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring the US government shutdown, which has severely disrupted domestic American travel, although international flights including to Thailand have not been affected yet.
Vietjet becomes 1st low-cost Thai airline to use green fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost Thai carrier to operate flights with a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while it awaits the delivery of more fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 jets delayed due to the US government shutdown.
US visitors to Thailand likely to increase this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2025
» Thailand expects nearly 1.2 million tourists from the US next year, continuing a record-breaking trend for the market, which has been boosted by more flights including the return of United Airlines to Bangkok after an 11-year absence.
Trump tariffs imperil Samui boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring the US market for any potential impact from the new US tariff policy, while tourism operators in Samui fear the taxes could spoil the opportunity to reap profits from The White Lotus TV series due to weakened purchasing power.
Hostels demand new regulations for sector amid slump
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Hostel operators are calling for a new accommodation regulation dedicated to them, as the Hotel Act is not feasible for small-scale businesses with a low budget, according to the Hostel Thailand Association.
Hyatt aiming to capitalise on health and wellness food trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2024
» Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is tapping into health and wellness food, aiming to capitalise on growth in this industry, which is expected to double within five years in Asia-Pacific.
Tempting visitors to find their chi
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2023
» As fears of Covid-19 infections die down in parallel with new cases declining globally, medical and wellness tourism is predicted to keep growing at a steady pace.
Songkhla project set to generate B100bn
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry expects investment in the Songkhla Lake Basin under the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) to generate more than 100 billion baht in revenue for local communities over 10 years.
Small hotel bookings register recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2023
» A study of small hotels and hostels found current bookings are higher than pre-pandemic levels, with bookings from foreign tourists exceeding those of domestic tourists.
TAT signs airline deals in bid to lure 1m Americans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/11/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to welcome at least 1 million tourists from the US next year after securing partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air to bring travellers from 17 gateway cities across the country.