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Mideast conflict a blow to long-haul tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2026
» As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers’ pocketbooks, tourism operators in Thailand project arrivals from long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of the 10.8 million seen last year.
Infrastructure upgrades propopsed to lift Thai tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Ministry of Transport wants to upgrade infrastructure to facilitate travellers, proposing an extension of a high-speed railway from U-tapao airport to Rayong and Trat, and attracting more direct flights to Krabi airport from the congested Phuket airport while a new airport in Phangnga is constructed.
Rising expenses add to hotels' woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2024
» Hotel operators anticipate high expenses from power bills, food prices and labour wages as the low season arrives amid scorching temperatures.
Experts assess fallout from Move Forward Party ruling
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Constitutional Court ruling should not affect government stability or the tourism industry, according to Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president Chamnan Srisawat.
Hotels seek cut in power charges
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/04/2023
» Hotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending.
Operators seek clarity on B300 tourism fee
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2023
» Tourism operators are calling for clearer measures regarding the 300-baht tourism fee after the tourism and sports minister said levy collection will be delayed from June to September because of issues with its implementation.
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.
Confidence index remains weak in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index for the first quarter remained below the pre-pandemic level because of concerns over high energy costs and Chinese businesses using nominees.
Tempting visitors to find their chi
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2023
» As fears of Covid-19 infections die down in parallel with new cases declining globally, medical and wellness tourism is predicted to keep growing at a steady pace.
Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office.