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Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.
US film tariff not seen as big threat to Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2025
» A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on films produced outside the United States is unlikely to affect foreign film shoots in Thailand in the short term, as most productions have already been planned, according to the Tourism Department.
Pink Line expected to raise occupancy at Impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2024
» SET-listed Bangkok Land estimates the Pink Line monorail will increase the traffic and occupancy rate of its exhibitions to 70% within five years.
Accor puts focus on extended-stay market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand can expect stronger demand from long-stay travellers as more visitors blend leisure with business trips, while Accor said the country posted the strongest performance among neighbouring countries hosting its hotels in the region last year.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Chinese tourist numbers to miss 4m target by 500,000: agency
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2023
» The tourism sector is almost certain to miss its lower target of 4 million Chinese arrivals, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) now projecting 3.4-3.5 million tourists from the mainland this year, generating 190-196 billion baht.
Business travel on road to recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/10/2023
» The business travel segment is expected to recover with 23.2 million travellers in fiscal year 2024, but it won't reach 2019's level until 2025 or 2026 due to global economic uncertainty, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Bangkok urged to woo business tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/06/2023
» Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.