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Saudi tops list of 7 priority markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is stepping up efforts to grow seven priority markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, which is showing strong growth, ahead of a planned meeting with Saudi tourism officials in the coming months.
New AirAsia Group set to steer 7 airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/11/2025
» All airlines under AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month after the completion of Capital A's restructuring, with an aim to become the world's first low-cost carrier with an entire fleet of narrow-body aircraft.
Court ruling on foreign pilots awaited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2025
» Although Thai airlines are not currently using foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, the practice could resume next year as the Administrative Court has yet to rule on a temporary injunction sought by Thai pilots to prevent it.
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.
Iconsiam preps B65m Songkran fete
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2025
» Iconsiam Co, the operator of Iconsiam mall, is preparing to lift tourism spending and visitor numbers, allocating 65 million baht for a Songkran celebration next month.
Call to cut visa-free length of stay
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2025
» Tourism operators have asked the government to slash the visa-free length of stay for Chinese tourists to address concerns over illegal employment, while the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) urged the government to solve transnational crimes and scams.
Asset World sinks its teeth into Jurassic World
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) invested 1.4 billion baht in a new attraction, Jurassic World: The Experience, slated to open in the second quarter next year, part of the first phase of its five-year plan for Asiatique The Riverfront.
CPN banks on countdown activities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has invested 500 million baht in its New Year countdown events across 17 malls in 16 Thai provinces.
Hyatt aiming to capitalise on health and wellness food trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2024
» Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is tapping into health and wellness food, aiming to capitalise on growth in this industry, which is expected to double within five years in Asia-Pacific.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.