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Agoda says tourism sector still resilient
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's tourism sector remains resilient, with its top three source markets accounting for only 35% of total arrivals, lower than other Asian destinations, according to online travel platform Agoda.
Court ruling on foreign pilots awaited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2025
» Although Thai airlines are not currently using foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, the practice could resume next year as the Administrative Court has yet to rule on a temporary injunction sought by Thai pilots to prevent it.
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
Airlines on edge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/06/2025
» Despite improving financially this year, the aviation industry is still bracing for uncertainties from tariff policies, geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruption, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Weak baht ‘not enough to drive tourism’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/04/2025
» A weak baht is not enough to offset the other negative factors affecting Thailand’s tourism industry, as most Asian currencies are facing similar declines following news of US tariff increases, say travel agents.
CPN banks on countdown activities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has invested 500 million baht in its New Year countdown events across 17 malls in 16 Thai provinces.
Tourism to gain from central bank cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/10/2024
» Thailand's policy rate cut is expected to benefit the tourism industry, letting business operators invest and upgrade their services to improve competitiveness, while tourist spending could increase.
Hotels chafe at targeted wage hike
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2024
» Hoteliers say it is unfair to apply the minimum wage hike only to the tourism industry as the recovery has been uneven among targeted destinations.
Labour shortage putting pressure on hotel costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2024
» Labour shortages in the tourism sector have caused hotel expenses to increase at a higher rate than revenue growth, according to hospitality market analyst STR.
Travel demand drives Q3 airfares
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2023
» Average airfares in the third quarter this year continued to surge even though it was the low season, with the increases driven by strong travel demand.