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TAT forecasts cautious Father's Day holiday spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2025
» The surging cost of living, more outbound trips and the southern floods are expected to hamper domestic tourism during this week's Father's Day holiday, with 2.52 million trips estimated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Phu Kradueng cable car project on track
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/10/2025
» Despite the change in government, the Phu Kradueng cable car project is expected to proceed as scheduled and be completed by late 2027 or early 2028, as construction design firms have already been contracted, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).
Dasta head makes man-made infrastructure key priority
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2025
» The new head of the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) has vowed to drive new man-made infrastructure, including the long-awaited Phu Kradueng cable car, as well as universal design facilities to elevate community-based tourism.
Phu Kradueng cable car ‘to be ready by 2027’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports insists there will be a cable car operating at Phu Kradueng National Park by 2027 — more than four decades after it was first proposed.
Fatal hotel fire highlights poor safety rules
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/01/2025
» The deadly fire at a modified hotel in Bangkok's Khao San area has highlighted insufficient hotel safety regulations, affecting Thailand's tourism reputation, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
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.
Laos railway a boon for overland travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/11/2023
» The number of Chinese crossing to Thailand overland is expected to exceed 300,000 next year thanks to the China-Laos railway that should increase the tally, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Uncertainty stymies tourism trade
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/06/2023
» Even as the Election Commission endorsed all MP-elect candidates this week, tourism operators remain worried about stagnant domestic expenditure as travellers delay potential plans, while local businesses are reluctant to reinvest until a government is formed.
Snub of tourism post ignites rancour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/05/2023
» Tourism operators said they would be disappointed if tourism and sports minister is not on the wish lists of the two major political parties as has been speculated by the media, given that the sector is driving the local economy.
Dasta sets goal for B5m-10m revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2023
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is aiming to earn revenue of at least 5 million to 10 million baht per year, reducing dependency on the state budget.