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Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Tourism operators jittery over cyber scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/10/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to intensify efforts against transnational cyber scams based in Cambodia, including travel screening for foreigners potentially lured into scam compounds, as South Korea's crackdown on the industry is deterring its citizens from visiting Southeast Asia.
Competition encourages Thailand Privilege Card to diversify
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/12/2024
» Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of a long-term residency and perks programme, expects slower growth attributed to intense competition.
New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
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.
Tourism firms jittery over mpox impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2024
» Tourism operators have expressed concerns over mpox as the first suspected case of a more transmissible strain of the virus was detected in Thailand.
TAT eyes 7.5% revenue growth in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators suggest offering subsidies for airfares to accelerate income.
Tourists leave cheap packages on the shelf
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2024
» Outbound tour groups from Thailand have not been enticed by cheaper packages as most current outbound travellers have high purchasing power and are looking for quality packages.
Tourism to steer CPN's H2 results
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/06/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the operator of Central malls, is banking on a tourism rebound to strengthen retail performance in the second half, especially in major cities.
Support key to wooing theme park brands
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2024
» To attract big-name theme park brands such as Disney, Thailand should offer intensive support, including investment incentives and infrastructure development, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).