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IHG to add nearly 40 hotels to Thai portfolio in 3-5 years
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thailand still has an undersupply of hotel rooms, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which aims to add nearly 40 hotels here in 3-5 years, adding the next government should address the strong currency.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Thais seen flocking to China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/04/2025
» Chinese travel agents have been heavily discounting unsold flight tickets to China to Thais, who are set to flock to the mainland during the Songkran holiday, in an effort to offset losses from the declining number of Chinese travellers bound for Thailand.
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» The new president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is requesting more state support for marketing campaigns and tourism development to draw foreign tourists, particularly the sluggish Chinese market.
IHG keen on hotel conversion in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2024
» Hotels globally are reporting an increasing conversion rate post-pandemic, particularly from independent hotel owners, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which is eager for conversion in Thailand with a new mid-scale brand.
Full belly, happy traveller
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» From jasmine rice to Pad Thai noodles and spicy tom yum soups, Thailand is renowned for its robust agricultural and food products, making it a major exporter worldwide.
Bangkok Land keen to develop 'smart' Muang Thong Thani
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land wants to develop Muang Thong Thani as a smart city district, with plans to build a new seafood and fruit centre offering goods at affordable prices to attract tourists to Nonthaburi, banking on the Pink Line monorail service that is scheduled to start running there next year.
Rayong tourism operators on edge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/05/2024
» Some fruit farms in Rayong reported tour cancellations after a chemical tank exploded on Thursday, while tourism operators called for an integrated plan for developing tourism and the industrial sector.
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.
Go Wholesale expansion to continue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/01/2024
» Central Food Wholesale remains optimistic about the economy and domestic spending power, driven by a thriving tourism industry, as it plans to add seven Go Wholesale outlets in Bangkok and upcountry.