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Hostel association targets reform and growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Hostel and Small Accommodation Association (Thailand) has urged the new government to continue pushing for a new accommodation act for small hotels, but strongly opposes allowing condo units to be registered as legal lodging.
Upheaval leads to slower bookings, cancellation queries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2025
» Friday's earthquake has struck the Thai tourism industry, leading to slow bookings for the upcoming Songkran holiday, while airlines have started receiving inquiries for refunds and cancellations.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Reaching for the sky
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/10/2024
» The aviation sector worldwide has been racing against time to reach net zero by 2050.
Minister eyes F1 race in Bangkok
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/10/2024
» The tourism and sports minister has vowed to bring a Formula 1 (F1) street race to Bangkok, aiming to confirm the event by the end of this year.
Minister aims to levy 300-baht tourism tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2024
» The new tourism minister aims to start collecting the 300-baht tourism tax after it was shelved during the previous administration led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, while pledging to stimulate tourism revenue to reach at least 3 trillion baht this year.
Ministry sets B40bn sports tourism target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/11/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set a target of 40 billion baht in revenue from sports tourism next year, promoting Muay Thai as part of the country's soft power.