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Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.
SE Asian arrivals remain sluggish
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Demonstrations in Indonesia and a weakened Vietnamese dong could impact inbound arrivals to Thailand in the short term, though both markets are still projected to have high GDP growth and contain a large youth population deemed to have high potential.
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/06/2025
» Tourism operators insist a coup must be avoided at all costs as the nation struggles with political instability, as businesses prefer a democratic system.
Steps touted to thin out crowds
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/06/2024
» Easing overtourism requires proper management and cooperation with local communities, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which suggests Thailand disperse tourists to new destinations through infrastructure development.
Hotels upbeat despite woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/07/2023
» Thailand's big hotel chains continue to be undaunted by the political uncertainty, with a confident outlook in place as long as the situation remains calm and violent protests and crackdowns do not emerge.
TAT eyeing visitors from Middle East
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 400,000 visitors from the Middle East this year, including a new record for the Saudi Arabia market.
Tourism operators jittery over protests
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/07/2023
» Tourism operators are worried about possible protests that could harm the image of the country, while hoping a government is formed as soon as possible.
Ex-minister plays down unrest
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2023
» A former tourism and sports minister said even if Thailand experiences political demonstrations, foreign tourists would not be affected unless protesters disrupted airport operations as happened in 2008.
Tourism confidence declines in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/07/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index remained below the 2019 rate in the second quarter, slipping from the first quarter because of the low season and weaker tourism income.
TAT raises expectations for Chinese visitors this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/03/2023
» The target for inbound Chinese tourists this year has been upgraded to 6-7 million from 5 million, with more than 250,000 of them scheduled to visit Thailand in April, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).