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Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Chinese arrivals to dip below 5m
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2025
» Despite flight subsidies and incentive group stimulus, the number of Chinese tourist arrivals this year is expected to plunge below 5 million, significantly lower than the 6.7 million recorded last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Southern violence pressures bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2025
» Violence in the deep South, which prompted Malaysia to advise its citizens to delay visits to these areas, is likely to result in 10% of bookings being cancelled as operators urge the government to seek a long-term solution to restore confidence.
Minimum wage hike starts to have impact in hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2025
» The minimum wage hike amid a labour shortage is prompting hotels in Chiang Mai to increase staff responsibility instead of hiring more permanent workers, while small hotels in Chon Buri with cheaper rooms could be affected the most by rising costs, according to hotel associations.
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.
TAT preps schemes for flooded areas
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/09/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring flooding in the North and its impact on tourism, while it plans to launch tourism campaigns and promotions to stimulate these provinces after the inundation eases.
Hoteliers uneasy about minimum wage hike
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2024
» Increasing the daily minimum wage to 400 baht only among large employers could distort the job market in the hotel industry, say hoteliers, as the higher pay rate would attract workers to certain hotels.
River tubing gets TAT's seal of approval
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/02/2023
» With foreign tourists flocking to Pai district in Mae Hong Son province in search of adventure activities, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed the safety of the inner tubes floating on the Pai River and their low impact on local communities and the environment.
Marriott plans to open 8 new properties this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/01/2023
» Marriott International wants to continue hiking room rates to secure growth in Thailand this year, while it aims to open eight more properties.