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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.
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.
Student visa misuse ‘affecting Thai tourism industry’
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2025
» The tourism industry has been directly impacted by the large number of foreigners exploiting student visas to work illegally in Thailand, mostly targeting universities in second-tier provinces.
Hotels insist on government action to address PM2.5
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Hotel operators are urging the government to work with the entire supply chain to solve the smog issue before it severely hampers tourism, while hostels cry foul over the high cost burden of having clean air for guests.
New tourism council chief promises to revamp organisation
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/01/2025
» The new president of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has vowed to restructure the internal organisation and reconcile collaborations in the private tourism sector.
Tourism council candidates declare goals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2025
» Candidates for the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) presidency have vowed to lift tourism receipts to 5 trillion baht in five years and strengthen collaboration between private sectors, reconciling with large tourism associations who previously exited the council, as the election approaches next week.
Labour minister backs legal casinos
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/03/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has come out in support of legalising casinos in Thailand, saying it would stimulate the economy and create at least 50,000 jobs across five regions.
Pattaya Floating Market laments slowdown of tour groups
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/12/2023
» The operator of Pattaya Floating Market says attracting a large volume of tourists, especially Chinese tour groups, is still an essential part of reviving the tourism industry as it urges the authorities to attempt to reverse the image of Thailand as an unsafe destination.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
Group urges ministry unity to reform supply chains
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects the new government to strengthen collaboration between six ministries related to the tourism industry to improve supply chains.