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BUSINESS

Tourism market gains from China-Japan spat seen limited

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025

» Amid tensions between China and Japan, Thai tourism might not see an abrupt surge in Chinese arrivals this high season due to limited flight capacity and high competition in the region, while the government has been criticised for failing to address obstacles to tourism.

BUSINESS

Lufthansa Group pins its hopes on Asia

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/03/2025

» German aviation group Lufthansa Group is banking on aviation growth in Asia and Thailand to expand its flights, in addition to non-airline businesses.

PROPERTY

Centara sinks B1.4bn into revamp of Pattaya resort

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2025

» Centara Hotels and Resorts (CHR) has invested 1.4 billion baht to revamp Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya to capture premium guests and families, as it wants to expand water park-themed hotels labelled "Mirage" to new destinations.

BUSINESS

Complaints over illegal Chinese bus services

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/08/2024

» Thai bus operators face intense competition from Chinese bus operators using nominees and offering lower prices, while more foreigners are illegally working as van drivers serving tourists, according to the Thai Transportation Operators Association.

BUSINESS

Agency upbeat on long-haul arrivals

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2024

» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 1.5 million tourists from North and South America this year, the same level recorded in 2019, with an increase in tourism receipts by combining the Easter holiday with the Songkran celebration in April.

BUSINESS

China visa deal sees bookings rise

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/03/2024

» As the permanent visa exemption between Thailand and China takes effect, airlines and tour operators reported a surge of bookings from Thai travellers during the Songkran holiday to May, with some routes containing more Thai passengers than Chinese.

BUSINESS

Operators justify need to hire foreign labour

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2024

» Thailand is still encountering problems concerning migrant workers employed in the tourism sector who have entered the country illegally by exploiting visa-free privileges, especially in the country's sex industry, while operators urge the government to legalise sex work.

BUSINESS

Sector banking on Chinese New Year

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2024

» Chinese arrivals during the Lunar New Year holiday are expected to total 20,000 to 25,000 per day, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

BUSINESS

TCEB eyes 23m Mice visitors

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024

» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is targeting at least 23.1 million Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) visitors in its fiscal 2024, generating 136 billion baht or 75% of the level recorded in 2019.

BUSINESS

Strategy to achieve tourism targets revealed

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/01/2024

» The Tourism and Sports Ministry said the target of 3.5 trillion baht in revenue and 40 million foreign arrivals this year set by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains a challenge, but it plans to drive spending and longer stays through soft power products, events and safety measures.