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Tourism Authority of Thailand banking on Muay Thai Festival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic about sports tourism growth this year as it hosts the Amazing Muay Thai Festival this week, expecting more than 18,000 visitors.
Army of Chinese travel agents en route to Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/05/2025
» Thailand’s tourism industry is preparing to welcome 500 Chinese travel agents and media members at the end of this month, hoping to revive a market that has plunged 32% compared with a year ago.
Ministry to legalise unregistered hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/11/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has vowed to register unregistered hotels through a new draft within one year, aiming to maintain the long-haul tourist market as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is implemented in two years, which requires adhering to strict environmental standards.
Olympians to star in tourism campaigns
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/08/2024
» All Thai athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, including the medallists, will become sports tourism ambassadors to showcase their hometowns, both in key and second-tier provinces.
Art toy mascot seeks to entice China market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/07/2024
» A tourism campaign led by art toy mascot Labubu could help Thailand attract 8 million Chinese visitors and lure art toy lovers from around the world, as emerging home-grown mascot Butter Bear is the next tourism presenter, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Faith travel remains evergreen
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2024
» In the aftermath of the pandemic, faith tourism has emerged as a trend as more people seek peace of mind and motivation.
TAT sets sights on 2024 revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2023
» Charter flights or large Chinese tour groups might be revived during the first quarter of 2024 despite the visa-free scheme getting underway this month, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2023
» Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.
Dasta sets goal for B5m-10m revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2023
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is aiming to earn revenue of at least 5 million to 10 million baht per year, reducing dependency on the state budget.
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.