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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.
Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Pattaya banking on Chinese New Year boost
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/02/2026
» With Chinese New Year approaching next week, Pattaya tourism operators expect similar conditions as last year, though Chiang Mai predicts a surge from Chinese‑speaking markets.
Tourism Authority of Thailand banking on Muay Thai Festival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic about sports tourism growth this year as it hosts the Amazing Muay Thai Festival this week, expecting more than 18,000 visitors.
TAT banking on new campaigns
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) targets restoring tourism revenue to 3 trillion baht this year from 36.7 million foreign visitors and 210 million domestic trips, looking to new festivals, expanded flight services and the global "Amazing Thailand Ambassador" campaign.
Tourists head to eastern provinces despite conflict
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2026
» Eastern provinces recorded an increase in tourist visits last year despite the border conflict with Cambodia, driven by domestic trips, although fewer international tourists put pressure on revenue.
South Korea rejects reports of entry denials
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» The South Korean Embassy in Thailand has rejected claims that Thai travellers have been unfairly denied entry, while outbound tour operators say they knew of few such cases last year.
Event organisers still buoyant
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/01/2026
» Despite Vietnam's massive investment in new venue infrastructure, event organisers in Thailand remain confident the country can still compete for event and festival tourism, banking on a variety of venues and its ability to attract both high-spending attendees and repeat visitors.
Agoda says tourism sector still resilient
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector remains resilient, with its top three source markets accounting for only 35% of total arrivals, lower than other Asian destinations, according to online travel platform Agoda.
Bureau seeks B175m to revive Mice sector in South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has asked the cabinet to allocate 175 million baht to revive the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) sector in flood-affected southern Thailand.