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Stimulus needed for regional tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/04/2026
» Regional tourism operators expect domestic tourism during this low season to perform worse than last year, due to higher living costs and debt levels, unless new stimulus measures are introduced to encourage travel and provide short-term debt relief.
Thai AirAsia pins growth hopes on China, long-haul markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thai AirAsia (TAA) is targeting 6-9% year-on-year revenue growth in 2026, supported by 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor, assuming an optimistic tourism outlook.
Minor Food mulls IPO in Hong Kong by end of 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/02/2026
» Minor Food, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by the end of the year, while its hotel arm, Minor Hotels, prepares to launch a US$1-billion real estate investment trust (REIT).
Origin ramps up non-residential push
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/02/2026
» SET-listed developer Origin Property aims to increase the contribution of non-residential revenue to two-thirds of total profit within 5-10 years, up from an estimated 50% this year, as it diversifies into hotels, services and warehouses.
Flood recovery lag weighs on Hat Yai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2026
» While most hotels in Hat Yai have already resumed operations, insufficient flood relief has resulted in only 30% of shops and restaurants reopening, leading to a weak outlook for tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year, according to the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association.
Hilton plans 12 Thailand properties
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/12/2025
» Despite headwinds and rising competition leading to a 7% arrivals contraction, global hospitality operator Hilton still perceives Thai tourism as bullish in the long run, with 12 of 66 properties in its Southeast Asia pipeline planned for Thailand.
Pop star Lisa appointed ‘Amazing Thailand Ambassador’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Wednesday that pop singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal has agreed to serve as “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” for the next 12 months.
Suphajee to return to Dusit after cabinet stint
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/09/2025
» Suphajee Suthumpan, the former group chief executive of Dusit Thani Plc, is expected to return to the hotel company after completing her four-month term as commerce minister, during which she vows to open new trade markets for Thailand.
Thai tourism momentum weakening
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand’s tourism business could be slow for the remainder of the year, as the country faces more intense competition from Vietnam and South Korea, which are offering visa exemptions to more markets, say industry executives.
Supalai sees sector improvement in H2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/08/2025
» SET-listed Supalai estimates the property sector will pick up in the second half as concerns subside over US tariffs and earthquake resilience, while the company continues to maintain a diversified portfolio covering both the middle and luxury segments.