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Traders urged to be contrarians in the market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/02/2026
» Being in the minority and a contrarian always wins in the market, as investment is not as straightforward as operating your own business, says hospitality and real estate investor Pichai Chawla.
Thailand works to spur Taiwanese arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Declining confidence among Asian travellers to Thailand has also affected the Taiwanese market this year, say travel agents.
Dusit appeals to families
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2025
» Dusit Estate, the property development arm of SET-listed Dusit Thani, is keen to expand its new residential brand Dusit Ajara, catering to multi-generational living trends in Thailand and throughout Asia.
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/08/2025
» Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the 400-baht nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Phuket hotels go green in hunt for gold
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thai tourism is embracing sustainability as a core selling point for travellers, as the industry seeks to ensure its survival in a marketplace where such practices have become the "new normal".
Cabinet okays B433m budget for tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/08/2024
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 433 million baht for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to promote tourism during the low season through online promotions and events.
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.
Thais skimp on dining during trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Confidence index underwhelms in first quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/04/2024
» The tourism confidence index for the first quarter is lower than normal, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), attributed to lower revenue for tourism operators and deflation risks.