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Malls bet big on New Year blowout
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2025
» Large malls are ramping up investments in New Year countdown events across Bangkok and nationwide to spur year-end spending among locals and foreign tourists, with leading players Central Pattana Plc (CPN) and The Mall Group aiming to attract a combined audience of 1.6 million at their flagship celebrations.
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
Ministry allocates B50m for tourist insurance scheme
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set aside a budget of 50 million baht to assist foreign tourists in case of death or accidents in fiscal 2024.
Klook sees 2m bookings for Thai packages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Online travel platform Klook expects at least 2 million bookings for tourism packages in Thailand this year, doubling growth from last year, as the country remains a top destination in Asia, particularly for tourists from China and the US.
Thai AirAsia to increase flights to Japan, China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/02/2024
» With visa-free travel to popular destinations such as Japan and China, Thai AirAsia is planning to ramp up flights to those countries to cater to strong demand, including offering a new route to Okinawa.
AWC posts solid bookings, room rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/10/2023
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) reported solid bookings and the best daily room and occupancy rates since listing on the stock market, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects at least 4 million Chinese arrivals this year.
Bookings down as China slumps
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/08/2023
» China's economic woes are pressuring inbound tourism during the Golden Week holiday in October, leading to sluggish forward bookings, according to tourism operators.
TLA upbeat on profit prospects this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/04/2023
» Thai Lion Air (TLA) is hoping to secure a profit this year, driven by increasing flight capacity, a larger fleet and passenger growth fuelled by Chinese tour groups.
Marriott plans to open 8 new properties this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/01/2023
» Marriott International wants to continue hiking room rates to secure growth in Thailand this year, while it aims to open eight more properties.
China key to aviation's recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2023
» Asia-Pacific aviation could see faster recovery in terms of passengers this year, fuelled by China's reopening, as well as achieving a small profit in 2024, while pent-up demand from the mainland could help compensate slowing Western markets, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).