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UFO festival on Thailand tourism calendar in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced events to increase spending during the year-end and the first quarter next year, starting with “Amazing Thailand” Ambassador Lisa and a UFO festival, in a bid to increase international arrivals by at least 10% in 2026.
TAT widens net in bid to capture more of the Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/08/2024
» With 8 million Chinese tourist arrivals projected for 2024, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is diversifying its target to niche markets who still have plenty of purchasing power, including young travellers, small meeting groups, and caravan tours.
New Thai airline focuses on the South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/06/2024
» A new airline founded by a Thai aircraft dealer and technology trading company plans to operate short domestic flights in the South, banking on high-spending local travellers.
China visa deal sees bookings rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/03/2024
» As the permanent visa exemption between Thailand and China takes effect, airlines and tour operators reported a surge of bookings from Thai travellers during the Songkran holiday to May, with some routes containing more Thai passengers than Chinese.
Laos railway a boon for overland travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/11/2023
» The number of Chinese crossing to Thailand overland is expected to exceed 300,000 next year thanks to the China-Laos railway that should increase the tally, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
China tour packages record 20% price hike
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/01/2023
» Tour packages to Thailand for Chinese visitors surged in price by 20% because of few tours and high demand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).