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PROPERTY

N.C. Housing slashes projects amid weak demand

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/02/2026

» SET-listed developer N.C. Housing plans to launch only two projects worth a combined 2 billion baht this year, lower than in previous years, as it remains cautious because of weak consumer purchasing power.

BUSINESS

Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026

» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Push for policy to lift competitiveness

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2026

» With the Bhumjaithai Party expected to lead the government for a full four-year term with a high degree of stability, tourism operators are urging the government to focus on long-term investment rather than short-term stimulus in order to compete with regional rivals such as Vietnam.

BUSINESS

Bureau seeks 10% growth for exhibitions market

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2026

» Amid economic uncertainty, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) targets 10% growth for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment this year, with 163 billion baht in revenue and 29.4 million participants.

BUSINESS

Traders urged to be contrarians in the market

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/02/2026

» Being in the minority and a contrarian always wins in the market, as investment is not as straightforward as operating your own business, says hospitality and real estate investor Pichai Chawla.

BUSINESS

Tourism Authority of Thailand banking on Muay Thai Festival

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2026

» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic about sports tourism growth this year as it hosts the Amazing Muay Thai Festival this week, expecting more than 18,000 visitors.

BUSINESS

Adjusting rules to make Thai skies safer

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2026

» Indian airline IndiGo scrapped thousands of flights last month due to its failure to comply with new pilot rest rules by the required deadline, causing concern among aviation stakeholders in Thailand.

PROPERTY

Sena puts focus on affordable housing

Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2026

» SET-listed Sena Development plans to launch eight new projects this year worth 10.7 billion baht, six of which are in the affordable segment priced 1-2.5 million baht per unit, as the company wants to be the leader for affordable houses for new buyers via its rent-to-own strategy.

BUSINESS

Tourism index dips in fourth quarter

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/01/2026

» The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter of 2025 dropped year-on-year, marking a sluggish recovery due to southern flooding, the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict and the strong baht, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).