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Event to woo 100,000 Indians
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2025
» Indian tourism operators remain confident in Thailand as a top destination, with the country planning to host the "Grand Diwali Celebration" next week, aiming to draw at least 100,000 travellers, while annual arrivals are expected to reach a record high of 2.5 million.
Tourism subsidy starts to make an impression
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy programme for chartered flights, commercial flights, and incentive groups has started to generate positive momentum, as some agents are set to begin their operations for China’s Golden Week holiday period in October.
Trip.com Group sees China market uptick
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/02/2025
» Though Chinese tourist bookings grew slower than expected in the first month of the year because of safety concerns, they should improve overall from last year as Thailand remains a popular global destination, says online travel agent Trip.com Group.
Emirates touts bumper Thai business
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2025
» Emirates remains confident in Thailand as its Southeast Asia hub after reporting the most business and first-class passengers flying from the country, which prompted the airline to launch its largest overseas lounge at a Suvarnabhumi airport terminal.
Hunt for tourists continues with visa-free travel for Chinese
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government worked to promote the tourism industry as an economic driver this year, as seen with the agreement of a permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China.
Tourism Authority of Thailand upbeat on Golden Week
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2024
» Thailand is expecting up to 183,000 Chinese visitors during this year's Golden Week holiday, representing an 88% recovery from 2019, generating 5.1 billion baht revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
China visa deal to boost Thai trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/01/2024
» The dual visa exemption between China and Thailand should increase outbound travellers to China by at least 10%, but inbound numbers from the mainland might not reach the government projection of 8.2 million, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Agency promotes festival agenda
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/11/2023
» The government is pushing Thailand as a festival hub, starting with 3,000 activities during the cool season in an effort to stimulate at least 10 billion baht in tourism revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ministry allots B600m for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/10/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to use 600 million baht from its central budget to promote the tourism industry during the high season as fiscal 2024 budget disbursement is expected to be delayed until April next year.