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Adjusting rules to make Thai skies safer
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/01/2026
» Indian airline IndiGo scrapped thousands of flights last month due to its failure to comply with new pilot rest rules by the required deadline, causing concern among aviation stakeholders in Thailand.
Event to woo 100,000 Indians
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2025
» Indian tourism operators remain confident in Thailand as a top destination, with the country planning to host the "Grand Diwali Celebration" next week, aiming to draw at least 100,000 travellers, while annual arrivals are expected to reach a record high of 2.5 million.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Cooperation key to Central's sustainability push
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/03/2025
» Central Group insists that sustainability initiatives require collaboration between key stakeholders, as sustainable development will likely be impacted by the US presidency of Donald Trump.
Centara opens 2 new Maldives hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/02/2025
» As the Maldives shifts to a family-friendly destination, Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has launched two new hotels catering to this rising segment, investing more than US$200 million.
Central upbeat on sales as luxury thrives
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Central Department Store Group (CDG) is upbeat about the potential of the luxury segment as it unveiled a renovated Central Chidlom with a 30% sales growth target next year.
Hostels demand new regulations for sector amid slump
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Hostel operators are calling for a new accommodation regulation dedicated to them, as the Hotel Act is not feasible for small-scale businesses with a low budget, according to the Hostel Thailand Association.
AWC allots B10bn for Phenix
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/06/2024
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has launched Phenix, a 10-billion-baht wholesale and retail food centre, to capture consistent demand in the tourism and food segments.
Thais skimp on dining during trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
More foreigners employed in tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/03/2024
» The illegal employment of foreigners in Thailand is still a concern for the tourism sector, while a minimum wage hike for local workers in the sector should be announced by Songkran, according to the Labour Ministry.