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Tourism surveys Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2025
» While the government is hoping tourism can drive the economy during its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" campaign, the industry has been hit by several setbacks, resulting in slower growth since the pandemic.
Tourism operators banking on Jurassic movie lure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2025
» Tourism operators are hopeful the new Jurassic franchise movie, which showcases southern Thailand's natural destinations, will attract tourists throughout the year, leading to calls for a management plan to brace for a visitor influx.
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.
Asset World sinks its teeth into Jurassic World
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) invested 1.4 billion baht in a new attraction, Jurassic World: The Experience, slated to open in the second quarter next year, part of the first phase of its five-year plan for Asiatique The Riverfront.
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).
Airline suggests facilities upgrade to reach hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2024
» If Thailand wants to achieve its goal of becoming a regional aviation hub, international airlines recommend facilities development at key airports, serving more than flight services, in addition to seamless transport between airports and inner cities.
Perks boost film shooting revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/01/2024
» Cash rebate incentives for foreign film crews helped Thailand boost revenue from film shoots by 40% to 6.6 billion baht last year, while the Tourism Department aims to attract more blockbusters to Thailand this year.
Tourism puts its faith in Pheu Thai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/08/2023
» Tourism operators are hopeful a government can be formed by Pheu Thai as the party has a track record of governing, with the sector eager for state measures to continue effective tourism policies and eliminate ongoing obstacles.