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Traders urged to be contrarians in the market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/02/2026
» Being in the minority and a contrarian always wins in the market, as investment is not as straightforward as operating your own business, says hospitality and real estate investor Pichai Chawla.
Illegal group tours face Thai government crackdown
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2026
» Illegal tours targeting foreign markets are spreading rapidly in Thailand, prompting the Tourism Department to prepare for more inspections of tour companies this year.
Thai travellers warned over rise of visa scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/01/2026
» Travellers are advised to be alert to visa application scams, such as false appointment letters or requests for additional payment for fast-track visa guarantees, as outbound travel grows.
Overhaul of nightspot zoning rules studied
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Thai government has revived a proposal to look into easing zoning rules for entertainment venues, along with the afternoon alcohol sales ban, according to a cabinet source.
Thailand works to spur Taiwanese arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Declining confidence among Asian travellers to Thailand has also affected the Taiwanese market this year, say travel agents.
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.
Chinese arrivals to dip below 5m
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2025
» Despite flight subsidies and incentive group stimulus, the number of Chinese tourist arrivals this year is expected to plunge below 5 million, significantly lower than the 6.7 million recorded last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Association seeks ways to boost Mice arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2025
» The number of international travellers in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) segment this year is expected to contract from last year, due to US trade and tariff policies and an unsafe image of Thailand, according to the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (Tica).
Thais seen flocking to China
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/04/2025
» Chinese travel agents have been heavily discounting unsold flight tickets to China to Thais, who are set to flock to the mainland during the Songkran holiday, in an effort to offset losses from the declining number of Chinese travellers bound for Thailand.
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.