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Hostel association targets reform and growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Hostel and Small Accommodation Association (Thailand) has urged the new government to continue pushing for a new accommodation act for small hotels, but strongly opposes allowing condo units to be registered as legal lodging.
Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.
Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
LOT Polish Airlines keen on Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hopeful LOT Polish Airlines can commence direct scheduled flights to Thailand for the first time in more than a decade, ferrying Eastern Europeans to its new hub in Southeast Asia.
Race to enroll illegal hotels in system
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/07/2025
» Phuket's latest "field hospital" measure is expected to attract 20-50 illegal hotels to register in the system before a ministerial regulation expires next month, according to the Phuket Boutique Accommodation Consortium.
Airbus sees region as biofuel for aircraft hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/05/2025
» Airbus is banking on Southeast Asia becoming the world's top producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to mandate 1% SAF usage for European routes starting in the fourth quarter.
US film tariff not seen as big threat to Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2025
» A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on films produced outside the United States is unlikely to affect foreign film shoots in Thailand in the short term, as most productions have already been planned, according to the Tourism Department.
Pilots pin hopes on regulator
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Thai Pilots Association hopes the temporary permission for foreign pilots to fly domestic flights will not be extended, based on a commitment from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Pilots ask for rethink of wet leases
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/12/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association submitted a letter to the Labour and Transport ministries yesterday requesting a revision of the cabinet's approval of foreign pilots being allowed to fly domestic routes via wet lease contracts.
Reaching for the sky
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» The aviation sector worldwide has been racing against time to reach net zero by 2050.