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Thai AirAsia pins growth hopes on China, long-haul markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6-9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, supported by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming an optimistic tourism outlook.
Minor Food mulls IPO in Hong Kong by end of 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/02/2026
» Minor Food, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by the end of the year, while its hotel arm, Minor Hotels, prepares to launch a US$1-billion real estate investment trust (REIT).
Illegal group tours face Thai government crackdown
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2026
» Illegal tours targeting foreign markets are spreading rapidly in Thailand, prompting the Tourism Department to prepare for more inspections of tour companies this year.
Galaxy advises big tourism swing
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand should set an ambitious target of 45-60 million arrivals by the period of 2030 to 2035, pushing stakeholders to cooperate and keep pace with fast-growing Asia-Pacific tourism, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2025
» With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and 15 billion baht in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
Trip.com says AI, adaptability key to industry's success
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/08/2025
» Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and adapting quickly to consumer demand is key to thriving in the evolving travel industry, says online travel agent Trip.com.
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.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth 33 billion baht in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2025
» Tourism operators insist a coup must be avoided at all costs as the nation struggles with political instability, as businesses prefer a democratic system.
Domestic meetings getting more attention
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2025
» More Thai companies are opting for domestic meetings instead of travelling abroad due to economic uncertainty this year, helping to propel domestic Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) revenue to 86 billion baht from 26 million travellers this year, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).