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Tourism index dips in fourth quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/01/2026
» The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter of 2025 dropped year-on-year, marking a sluggish recovery due to southern flooding, the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict and the strong baht, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Surat Thani hotels still reeling from recent floods
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/12/2024
» At least 20-30% of hotel occupancy in Surat Thani this month was wiped out because of flooding in the South, which affected more than 90% of the provincial tourism supply chain, according to the Tourism Council of Surat Thani.
Illegal tour firms adopt new tactics
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/07/2024
» More than a hundred tour operators are at risk of breaking the law for using nominees or a price-dumping strategy, while new fraudulent tactics offer cheap tours disguised as direct sales or multi-level marketing companies, according to Thailand's Tourism Department.
Tourists leave cheap packages on the shelf
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2024
» Outbound tour groups from Thailand have not been enticed by cheaper packages as most current outbound travellers have high purchasing power and are looking for quality packages.
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.