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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.
Unease over Japan, South Korea market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators are not confident whether arrivals from Japan and South Korea can match the same level as 2024, as negative factors such as a strong baht, rivalry with Vietnam, as well as the two countries' weak economies continue to impact spending power.
Amadeus still optimistic regarding travel prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/06/2025
» Amadeus, a travel technology company and global distribution system provider, remains bullish on tourism in Thailand and Asia-Pacific, despite the trade war and tariff spats.
Tourism minister urged to brace for the worst
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2024
» Tourism operators have warned the new tourism minister to brace for a nosedive in the global economy and fiercer competition next year, urging the government to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.
Thailand preps for Korean arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2024
» Thailand is expecting an influx of South Korean tourists during the six-day Chuseok holiday next month, maintaining momentum as Korean visitors are expected to record a new high of 2 million this year.
Hotels unable to improve room rates
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/10/2023
» Hotels in major destinations overall have been unable to improve the average daily room rate during the high season, due to the slow rebound of the mass market, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Hilton set to expand affordable upscale brand in region
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/09/2023
» With the middle class in Asia and mass tourism growing, international hospitality chain Hilton is aiming to expand its affordable upscale brand to the region, including Thailand, as one of its fastest growing portfolios.
Korean arrivals expected to hit 1m mark in third quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/06/2023
» The number of Korean tourists visiting Thailand is projected to hit 1 million in the third quarter of this year, while the Korea Tourism Organization also wants to attract more Thai tourists via smart tourism products.
TAT suggests operators still upbeat on recovery outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2023
» Business operators still have confidence in the country's tourism recovery as campaigns for the general election kick into high gear and the next phase of the "We Travel Together" scheme is projected to have the participation of more than 9,000 hotels, with the aim of stimulating domestic spending, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).