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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.
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2025
» Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday, tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Faith travel remains evergreen
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2024
» In the aftermath of the pandemic, faith tourism has emerged as a trend as more people seek peace of mind and motivation.
Industry hopes for action on bribery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/06/2023
» Tourism operators hope the government can work to remove bribery in the industry, notably in night-time entertainment venues and the tour guide business, although the problem is not as severe as in other industries, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Striking a chord with Thai audiences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/02/2023
» South Korea found tremendous success exporting soft power via K-pop and K-dramas globally for decades, establishing a strong fan base in Southeast Asia and Thailand, even during the pandemic.
Wyndham expects Hua Hin market to normalise in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/11/2022
» Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expecting Hua Hin's tourism market to rebound back to normal levels in 2024 as its newly-acquired hotel's occupancy rate has slowly picked up to 30%.
AWC posts solid bookings in last quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/10/2022
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) reported its hotel bookings in Bangkok during the final quarter surpassed the same period in 2019, while its room rate is higher than before the pandemic.
Green shoots in Phangnga
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.