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Flood recovery lag weighs on Hat Yai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2026
» While most hotels in Hat Yai have already resumed operations, insufficient flood relief has resulted in only 30% of shops and restaurants reopening, leading to a weak outlook for tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year, according to the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association.
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.
Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.
River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2025
» River cruise operators in Thailand are reporting a cancellation rate of 30 to 40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
Event to woo 100,000 Indians
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2025
» Indian tourism operators remain confident in Thailand as a top destination, with the country planning to host the "Grand Diwali Celebration" next week, aiming to draw at least 100,000 travellers, while annual arrivals are expected to reach a record high of 2.5 million.
Staff ready for Travel Holiday complaints
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Tourism Department has opened a channel for complaints from tourists affected by Travel Holiday, a tour company that ceased operations due to the death of an executive.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
New TCEB head aiming for 5% annual growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has vowed to keep persistent annual growth at 5%, higher than the GDP for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment over the next four years.
Film shoots energise tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
JustCo sets out ambitious growth plan
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2025
» JustCo, a co-working and flexible space provider, plans to more than double its footprint to 120-130 locations within five years, aiming to become the largest provider in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.