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War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thai hotel operators warn that competition with Vietnam will become fiercer this year, as more European and Russian tourists are expected to flock to the neighbouring country.
Minister urged to up marketing spend to lure more visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) wants the new tourism and sports minister to increase funding for marketing, incentives and chartered flights so that Thailand can compete with neighbouring countries and attract at least 35.5 million foreign tourists.
Chinese visitors decline as US trade war ramps up
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/04/2025
» Chinese tourist inflows have fallen over the past week amid the global trade war, while Malaysian arrivals have surged and remain in first place, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Thailand's tourism authority banking on 4 niche markets in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/12/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has targeted four niche markets for next year: wellness, luxury experience, sports tourism and honeymoons.
Tourism minister urged to brace for the worst
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2024
» Tourism operators have warned the new tourism minister to brace for a nosedive in the global economy and fiercer competition next year, urging the government to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.
Thailand preps for Korean arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2024
» Thailand is expecting an influx of South Korean tourists during the six-day Chuseok holiday next month, maintaining momentum as Korean visitors are expected to record a new high of 2 million this year.
Ministry prioritises upgrade of tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/05/2024
» Thailand still has weaknesses in infrastructure and services, as destinations have not developed to keep pace with demand, though the government has pledged to improve the nation's ranking in the tourism development index during its four-year term.
China market dents tourism income
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/01/2024
» Slower growth of Thai tourism receipts in 2023 compared with Asian peers is attributed to the sluggish Chinese market, which flocked to other countries, as well as Thai hotels' inability to adjust their prices.
Loy Krathong spending set to grow 5%
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/11/2023
» Tourism spending during the Loy Krathong festival this year is expected to grow by 5% to 6.1 billion baht as locals remain cautious about higher living costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Hotels face staff shortages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/10/2023
» Hospitality businesses in popular destinations are dealing with staff shortages, according to Amora Hotels & Resorts, which operates hotels in Thailand and Australia.