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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.
UFO festival on Thailand tourism calendar in 2026
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced events to increase spending during the year-end and the first quarter next year, starting with “Amazing Thailand” Ambassador Lisa and a UFO festival, in a bid to increase international arrivals by at least 10% in 2026.
Centara targets 15% revenue growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite a tourism contraction nationwide, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) still expects a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue per available room (RevPar) in 2025, driven by the high season and strong arrivals from European and Indian markets.
Strong fourth-quarter outlook for THAI
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/09/2025
» The fourth-quarter outlook for Thai Airways (THAI) remains strong, with a load factor of more than 80% driven by both foreign demand and Thai tourists opting for Asian countries, as China and Japan have remained popular destinations all year.
Tourism sector banks on sustainable travel trend
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector needs to capture rising sustainable travel demand to make the kingdom a top destination by utilising more green practices and wellness programmes, while luring tourists to newer local destinations, according to the tourism soft power subcommittee.
B62bn in tourism revenue predicted over New Year
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Thailand is expecting 62 billion baht in tourism revenue, a 23% increase year-on-year, for the upcoming New Year holiday period, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Green tax unlikely to impact Thai tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/11/2024
» The environmental charge on airfares adopted by many airlines in Europe should not affect long-haul markets as passengers are still willing to pay for necessary adjustments.
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.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Phuket service charges stable
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2024
» The average income from service charges among hotels in Phuket is expected to stabilise, but would still maintain a high level in the upcoming high season, while the average room rate would continue to soar, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.