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Call for police reform to boost tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.
Aircraft manufacturers eye Asia-Pacific demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/02/2026
» As Asia-Pacific outpaces other regions in aviation growth, industry players -- including aircraft manufacturers -- are stepping up efforts to target passengers and clients in the region.
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
TAT sees hope in winter flight prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2025
» The 1-million target set for the Middle East and African markets this year remains challenging due to geopolitical conflicts, but Thailand still has opportunities from new flight openings this winter, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Onyx preps launch of REIT worth B6.5bn
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Onyx Hospitality Group is planning to launch its real estate investment trust (REIT), combining four properties worth 6.5 billion baht within this year, and aims to double its value to 15 billion baht within five years.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
Reaching for the sky
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» The aviation sector worldwide has been racing against time to reach net zero by 2050.
Bus tragedy may mar tour operators
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/10/2024
» The recent school bus fire could hamper the recovery of tour operators for the remainder of this year, particularly in the domestic market as people are losing confidence, according to the Thai Transportation Operators Association.
Dimmer prospects for China arrivals during Golden Week
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2024
» The flow of Chinese tourists during the Golden Week holiday next week might be weaker than expected as a strong baht and the mainland's sluggish economy limit tourist expenditure, while other foreign arrivals start to bargain for lower services prices.
Tax proposal gains support
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Tourism operators in Pattaya support the tourism and sports minister's plan to provide proper welfare for businesses there if they register in the tax system, as these efforts could help reduce crime and bribery.