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Shorter visa-free stays on the cards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2026
» Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.
Thai running events face glut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/06/2025
» The recent backlash over a fake marathon event indicates Thailand has a glut of running events, and only large and experienced event organisers can survive as runners become more selective to control costs, says the Thai Mass Participation Sports Trade Association (TMPSA).
Central upbeat on sales as luxury thrives
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Central Department Store Group (CDG) is upbeat about the potential of the luxury segment as it unveiled a renovated Central Chidlom with a 30% sales growth target next year.
Tourists' Visa spending surges 90%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/10/2024
» Inbound tourists' spending on Visa credit cards this year is expected to be 90% higher than the 2019 level, a higher rate than that of Thai travellers overseas, who were hampered by a sluggish economy.
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2024
» The Russian inbound market should reach a new high of 2.2 million arrivals next year, thanks to the 60-day visa-free scheme, while the shortage of aircraft among Russian airlines would continue to hamper the market, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Visa says rising costs hitting Asia-Pacific business travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/06/2024
» Rising travel costs as well as economic and geopolitical concerns have been affecting business travel from Asia-Pacific, while companies are investing more in digitalisation to help manage their travel budget, according to Visa.
Rising costs hitting Asia-Pacific business travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/06/2024
» Rising travel costs as well as economic and geopolitical concerns have been affecting business travel from Asia-Pacific, while companies are investing more in digitalisation to help manage their travel budget, according to Visa.
Younger Asian tourists opt for cheaper regional holidays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/04/2024
» With travel costs soaring, more tourists from Asia-Pacific are opting for intra-regional trips, particularly Gen Z and millennials, as a majority of younger adults want to save up for trips, according to Marriott International.
Phuket tourism set to take a bigger hit
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/05/2023
» Foreign arrivals to Phuket may plunge to a lower than expected level during the upcoming low season, due largely to the slowdown of the Chinese market and the bankruptcy of an Indian airline.