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AirAsia still confident despite price pressures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/03/2026
» AirAsia says soaring airfares are inevitable amid the Middle East conflict and oil crisis, but it remains confident about travel demand across its network and vows to maintain affordable airfares as much as possible.
Airlines reluctant to hike fares during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Amid subdued demand from long-haul visitors, airlines are reluctant to increase domestic airfares during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reporting no abnormal surge in fares over the period despite higher fuel prices.
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.
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.
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.
Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand chief eyes strategic reboot
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/01/2026
» The next government is urged to reform investment strategy and streamline working processes to lift economic growth, including attracting high-value sectors such as wellness tourism, high-tech industry and green infrastructure.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2026
» With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.
Bureau seeks B175m to revive Mice sector in South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has asked the cabinet to allocate 175 million baht to revive the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) sector in flood-affected southern Thailand.
TAT forecasts cautious Father's Day holiday spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The surging cost of living, more outbound trips and the southern floods are expected to hamper domestic tourism during this week's Father's Day holiday, with 2.52 million trips estimated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).