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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.
IHG to add nearly 40 hotels to Thai portfolio in 3-5 years
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/01/2026
» Thailand still has an undersupply of hotel rooms, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which aims to add nearly 40 hotels here in 3-5 years, adding the next government should address the strong currency.
Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.
Saudi tops list of 7 priority markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is stepping up efforts to grow seven priority markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, which is showing strong growth, ahead of a planned meeting with Saudi tourism officials in the coming months.
Wellness tourism the way forward
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
New TCEB head aiming for 5% annual growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has vowed to keep persistent annual growth at 5%, higher than the GDP for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment over the next four years.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
TAT sees hope in winter flight prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/08/2025
» The 1-million target set for the Middle East and African markets this year remains challenging due to geopolitical conflicts, but Thailand still has opportunities from new flight openings this winter, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).