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Hilton plans 12 Thailand properties
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» Despite headwinds and rising competition leading to a 7% arrivals contraction, global hospitality operator Hilton still perceives Thai tourism as bullish in the long run, with 12 of 66 properties in its Southeast Asia pipeline planned for Thailand.
MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.
Second-tier cities drawing more tourists
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/12/2023
» Tourism revenue in second-tier cities this year should exceed the 2019 level by nearly 40%, pushing revenue generated by domestic travel to exceed the 800 billion baht forecast by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Small hotel policy gets THA approval
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) approves of the Ministry of Interior's new regulations that will allow smaller accommodation operated prior to 2016 to be regulated as hotels, as the government would be able to receive more income from tax collection.
Parties set out tourism proposals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/02/2023
» Political parties are campaigning to establish sustainable financial and employment support for tourism operators as they hope to avoid a repeat of the collapse during the pandemic.
Two carriers extend services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/02/2023
» Two Japanese carriers -- Japan Airlines (JAL) and Peach Aviation -- plan to increase the number of flights they operate to satisfy demand among Thai tourists, while tourism operators expect Thais to seek new travel destinations.