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Tourists head to eastern provinces despite conflict
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2026
» Eastern provinces recorded an increase in tourist visits last year despite the border conflict with Cambodia, driven by domestic trips, although fewer international tourists put pressure on revenue.
TAT sees hope in winter flight prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2025
» The 1-million target set for the Middle East and African markets this year remains challenging due to geopolitical conflicts, but Thailand still has opportunities from new flight openings this winter, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Travellers appear unfazed by Mideast airspace disruptions
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/06/2025
» Despite a possible ceasefire between Iran and Israel, disruptions to aviation in the Middle East might affect tourists’ decisions, though travel sentiment is expected to improve if tensions subside, travel industry executives said on Tuesday.
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Thai tourism trade unfazed by security warnings
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/03/2025
» Only a short-term impact is expected after several countries warned their citizens to exercise caution in Thailand following the deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China, while tourism operators say cyber-scams are a greater concern.
Operators call for tourism war room to reduce risks
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2024
» Tourism operators have suggested that the government establish a tourism “war room” in collaboration with the private sector in an effort to tackle crimes against tourists.
Workers to get New Year wage hike
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/09/2023
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has pledged to raise the minimum wage to an appropriate level next year, but the benchmark of 400 baht per day would not be applied to all sectors as some, such as tourism, already surpass that threshold.
Roojai set to post a profit as part of expansion plans
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2023
» Motor insurance sales growth could help online insurer Roojai post a profit from its Thai operations this fiscal year, ending in March 2024, as it aims to become a top 10 player in the segment next year, says chief executive and founder Nicolas Faquet.
TAT to monitor tourism impact of SVB
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/03/2023
» Economic concerns stemming from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will not affect long-haul visitors to Thailand in the short term as pent-up demand should support the market, but officials plan to monitor the long-term impact, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).