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South Korea rejects reports of entry denials
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» The South Korean Embassy in Thailand has rejected claims that Thai travellers have been unfairly denied entry, while outbound tour operators say they knew of few such cases last year.
Tourism Authority of Thailand puts faith in Malaysian visitors despite forecast cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Despite the target for Malaysian tourists having been cut to 5 million this year, equivalent to the level seen in 2024, this market may reach the same number of arrivals as the Chinese as it is still unfazed by the situation along the border provinces.
Thai tourism trade unfazed by security warnings
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/03/2025
» Only a short-term impact is expected after several countries warned their citizens to exercise caution in Thailand following the deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China, while tourism operators say cyber-scams are a greater concern.
Getting visitors to open wallets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Tourism plays a crucial role in Thailand's economy, contributing greatly to the country's GDP. In a bid to stimulate post-pandemic expenditure, the government is gearing up to attract more luxury and high-spending travellers.
Hotels to seek damages from FTI collapse
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/08/2024
» With hotels reporting over 111 million baht in losses from the collapse of the German tour company FTI Group, operators will seek assistance from the German Embassy in Thailand via coordination with the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Cortina Watch bullish on luxury watch market this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Cortina Watch, the leading retailer and distributor of luxury timepieces across Asia, is upbeat about the luxury watch market in Thailand, projecting 5-10% growth this year as it debuts its first standalone Patek Philippe Boutique in Bangkok.
Thai tourists head to France despite riots
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/07/2023
» Outbound tourism operators say there have been no cancellations among tour groups scheduled to travel to France, despite riots taking place in major cities, as these tourists have already paid for their holidays.
Austria eager to draw more Thai visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2023
» Prospective tourists from Thailand are a primary target within Southeast Asia for the Austrian National Tourism Office (ANTO), bolstered by improved flight frequency, which is set to recover to 50% of the level reached in 2019.
VIP escorts beyond state's scope
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/02/2023
» Authorities say VIP escort packages on sale in China are difficult to police as the transactions are made outside of Thailand.
Tourism officials keen on Central Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is looking to new markets in Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, as post-Covid trends show strong demand for international tourism.