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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.
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
Phu Kradueng cable car ‘to be ready by 2027’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports insists there will be a cable car operating at Phu Kradueng National Park by 2027 — more than four decades after it was first proposed.
IHG keen on hotel conversion in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2024
» Hotels globally are reporting an increasing conversion rate post-pandemic, particularly from independent hotel owners, according to international chain IHG Hotels & Resorts, which is eager for conversion in Thailand with a new mid-scale brand.
Thai AirAsia eyeing uptick in passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/08/2024
» With Thai AirAsia aiming to secure 25 Airbus A321neo aircraft from an order placed by AirAsia Aviation Group for 100 of the aircraft over the next five years, the airline plans to strengthen its domestic and international route networks, particularly in destinations facing constraints in terms of slots.
Tourists leave cheap packages on the shelf
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2024
» Outbound tour groups from Thailand have not been enticed by cheaper packages as most current outbound travellers have high purchasing power and are looking for quality packages.
AWC allots B10bn for Phenix
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has launched Phenix, a 10-billion-baht wholesale and retail food centre, to capture consistent demand in the tourism and food segments.
Staying afloat in a turbulent market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/03/2024
» With tourists from around the world flocking back to Thailand, tourism operators are competing by upgrading their quality and offering unique services to capture strong demand.