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Adjusting rules to make Thai skies safer
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2026
» Indian airline IndiGo scrapped thousands of flights last month due to its failure to comply with new pilot rest rules by the required deadline, causing concern among aviation stakeholders in Thailand.
Airlines target China tourist surge amid Japan tensions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» Although the airline sector has been suffering from sluggish tourism and a declining number of Chinese arrivals since the beginning of the year, Thailand should still have a robust high season during the fourth quarter, as well as opportunities for more Chinese demand, following China's warning to its citizens to not visit Japan.
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.
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".
Asia-Pacific bookings stable
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Despite an easing in travel demand, Asia-Pacific is expected to continue to see growth in bookings as we start to see stability in the global market, according to online travel agent Booking.com.
Threefold increase in Thai AirAsia's bookings to China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» Following the implementation of the permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China, Thai AirAsia has reported that bookings from Thailand to destinations in mainland China have experienced a threefold increase.
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/02/2024
» Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.
Free visas not enough for Chinese revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/09/2023
» Though the government is mulling offering free visas to Chinese tourists to rev up demand, the market has been hammered by economic woes and a weak currency, which when coupled with flight and staff shortages could mean the scheme will have little impact, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Operators seek clarity on B300 tourism fee
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2023
» Tourism operators are calling for clearer measures regarding the 300-baht tourism fee after the tourism and sports minister said levy collection will be delayed from June to September because of issues with its implementation.