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Tourists head to eastern provinces despite conflict
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2026
» Eastern provinces recorded an increase in tourist visits last year despite the border conflict with Cambodia, driven by domestic trips, although fewer international tourists put pressure on revenue.
Infrastructure upgrades propopsed to lift Thai tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Ministry of Transport wants to upgrade infrastructure to facilitate travellers, proposing an extension of a high-speed railway from U-tapao airport to Rayong and Trat, and attracting more direct flights to Krabi airport from the congested Phuket airport while a new airport in Phangnga is constructed.
Package crucial to second-tier cities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) views the Finance Ministry's stimulus package as crucial to reviving tourism in second-tier cities, which has worsened from last year.
Airbus sees region as biofuel for aircraft hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/05/2025
» Airbus is banking on Southeast Asia becoming the world's top producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to mandate 1% SAF usage for European routes starting in the fourth quarter.
Upheaval leads to slower bookings, cancellation queries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2025
» Friday's earthquake has struck the Thai tourism industry, leading to slow bookings for the upcoming Songkran holiday, while airlines have started receiving inquiries for refunds and cancellations.
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» The new president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is requesting more state support for marketing campaigns and tourism development to draw foreign tourists, particularly the sluggish Chinese market.
Call for longer Phuket nightlife hours
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2023
» Phuket tourism operators have asked the government to extend the operating hours of entertainment venues for at least three months to monitor the outcome, allocating enough personnel to ensure tourism safety.
Russia visa deal gets mixed reception
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/10/2023
» Tourism operators have shared different views on the cabinet's extension of the length of stay for Russian tourists, as some are concerned about a possible influx of illegal workers, while those in the South believe the policy will generate an uptick in spending.
Uncertainty stymies tourism trade
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/06/2023
» Even as the Election Commission endorsed all MP-elect candidates this week, tourism operators remain worried about stagnant domestic expenditure as travellers delay potential plans, while local businesses are reluctant to reinvest until a government is formed.
Snub of tourism post ignites rancour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/05/2023
» Tourism operators said they would be disappointed if tourism and sports minister is not on the wish lists of the two major political parties as has been speculated by the media, given that the sector is driving the local economy.