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Call for police reform to boost tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, hampering the nation's tourism reputation.
Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Aircraft manufacturers eye Asia-Pacific demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/02/2026
» As Asia-Pacific outpaces other regions in aviation growth, industry players -- including aircraft manufacturers -- are stepping up efforts to target passengers and clients in the region.
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.
Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/12/2025
» Despite a slowdown in visits by tourists from Kazakhstan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) still targets at least 5% growth next year, coinciding with strong long-haul arrivals that already set a record high of 10 million this year.
Supply chain disruption hampering carriers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/11/2025
» Supply chain disruption has caused aircraft delivery delays, hampering airline fleet strategy and leading a carrier to cease operations in the case of AirJapan.
Tourism bodies call for additional measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2025
» With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures such as tax incentives for organisers of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) events.
Pop star Lisa appointed ‘Amazing Thailand Ambassador’
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Wednesday that pop singer Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal has agreed to serve as “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” for the next 12 months.
Chiang Mai tourism weathers the storm
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2025
» Typhoon Ragasa has yet to significantly affect tourism in Chiang Mai because it is still low season, with flash floods occurring only in certain areas for a short period, and operators in the area more concerned about the strong baht steering short-haul tourists towards Vietnam.