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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.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Dusit appeals to families
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2025
» Dusit Estate, the property development arm of SET-listed Dusit Thani, is keen to expand its new residential brand Dusit Ajara, catering to multi-generational living trends in Thailand and throughout Asia.
Southern violence pressures bookings
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2025
» Violence in the deep South, which prompted Malaysia to advise its citizens to delay visits to these areas, is likely to result in 10% of bookings being cancelled as operators urge the government to seek a long-term solution to restore confidence.
Dusit invests in multigeneration condo
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2025
» Dusit International is expanding to real estate with an investment in a new multigeneration condo in Hua Hin, while targeting at least 15 new contracts for hotel management, including in Europe.
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.
Hilton to expand in SE Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam are crucial destinations for Hilton hotels in Southeast Asia, as the company plans to double its size in the region over five years based on robust tourism and growing economies.
AWC banking on high-spending tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/03/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) remains bullish on high-spending tourists and plans to invest in several projects valued at 36 billion baht this year.
Hilton set to expand affordable upscale brand in region
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/09/2023
» With the middle class in Asia and mass tourism growing, international hospitality chain Hilton is aiming to expand its affordable upscale brand to the region, including Thailand, as one of its fastest growing portfolios.
Hoteliers unfazed by China's property woes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thai hotel companies are to forge ahead with their expansion plans as they remain unfazed by mainland China's real estate slump, though purchasing power must be monitored for any declines, according to Dusit International.