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Strong baht may crimp bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/01/2026
» With the baht strengthening against the US dollar, surpassing 31 to the greenback for the first time in almost five years, it should impact forward bookings for the next few months and during the low season, discouraging tourist spending.
Vietjet becomes 1st low-cost Thai airline to use green fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost Thai carrier to operate flights with a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while it awaits the delivery of more fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 jets delayed due to the US government shutdown.
Thailand seeks concert hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Even though the government recently faced a backlash over a potential €50 million (1.88 billion baht) investment to bring Tomorrowland, the global electronic dance music event, to Thailand for five years, the private sector and venue owners still support the plan to establish the country as an entertainment hub because of its fiscal impact.
Association upbeat on growth outlook for amusement parks
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/07/2025
» Despite global economic uncertainties, the amusement park industry expects continued robust growth over the next few years, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Phuket unfazed by threats against Israelis
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/12/2024
» Israel's warning of a terrorist threat against Israeli citizens in the region should not impact Phuket, a popular destination for Israeli tourists, as safety and security measures have been tightened, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Full recovery projected for Indian tourists this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting a full recovery of Indian tourist arrivals this year with more than 2 million arrivals anticipated, generating nearly 90 billion baht in revenue, driven by the visa-free scheme and a recovery in flights.
SAT-1 terminal's lounges at Suvarnabhumi drawing few passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2024
» Airport lounges and day rooms at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province remain quiet due to lack of international flights despite having been open for almost a year, according to Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels.
Trade group cools jets on aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2024
» DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Thailand may be constrained in its pursuit of becoming the region's leading aviation hub by 2030 because of global supply chain disruptions, adding that Thailand needs to remove unnecessary regulations and move towards digitalisation for aviation efficiency.
Hotels calling for better tax treatment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2024
» Hoteliers are urging a revision of the property tax calculation based on the land appraisal price and business income to ease the uneven recovery in the hospitality industry.
Asia-Pacific bookings stable
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Despite an easing in travel demand, Asia-Pacific is expected to continue to see growth in bookings as we start to see stability in the global market, according to online travel agent Booking.com.