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Council sees tourism as key driver of GDP
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) expects the tourism industry to be a major driver of GDP growth this year as flights and arrivals continue to rebound, though rising untaxed online travel agents and illegal foreign operators continue to limit the full benefits of the rebound.
Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Travellers get cold feet over skirmishes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Despite the long holiday, operators in Chanthaburi and Nakhon Ratchasima reported a surge of room cancellations as tourists were concerned about the border dispute, including fears over Cambodia's PHL-03 rocket launcher, which has a range of up to 130 kilometres from the border.
Hotels insist on government action to address PM2.5
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Hotel operators are urging the government to work with the entire supply chain to solve the smog issue before it severely hampers tourism, while hostels cry foul over the high cost burden of having clean air for guests.
Tourism impact of Chinese actor’s case monitored
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2025
» Following the case of a Chinese actor going missing in Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring the impact on the Chinese market for the upcoming Chinese New Year, while private operators urged the government to ensure tourist safety and intensify measures against foreign organised crime here.
Domestic tourism revenue sags
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/10/2024
» Festive events and new stimulus campaigns should push domestic tourism revenue to 950-970 billion baht this year, missing the target of 1 trillion baht because of a sluggish economy and the impact of flooding, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ministry allocates B50m for tourist insurance scheme
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/02/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set aside a budget of 50 million baht to assist foreign tourists in case of death or accidents in fiscal 2024.
Sector banking on Chinese New Year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2024
» Chinese arrivals during the Lunar New Year holiday are expected to total 20,000 to 25,000 per day, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
CFR upbeat on Chinese New Year spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Overall expenditure during Chinese New Year is expected to grow by at least 5-10% from the level recorded last year, driven by government incentives and promotional campaigns in the private sector, as Thais could spend up to 31% more than during the regular period, according to Central Food Retail (CFR), operator of Tops grocery stores.
Chinese tour groups likely on the way
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2023
» There are positive signs for the tourism sector as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested China will soon allow tour groups to visit Thailand, which could lead to more hotels reopening and higher demand for bus tours.