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Tourism index dips in fourth quarter
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/01/2026
» The tourism confidence index in the fourth quarter of 2025 dropped year-on-year, marking a sluggish recovery due to southern flooding, the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict and the strong baht, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
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 Authority of Thailand expects drop in New Year revenue
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/12/2025
» Tourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.
Thailand to underpin Radisson's expansion ambitions
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/02/2025
» Radisson Hotel Group aims to double its portfolio to over 150 hotels within three to five years, mainly driven by expansion in Thailand, where the tourism industry remains robust.
Sukosol expects full recovery this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Sukosol Group expects a full recovery from the pandemic this year thanks to robust tourism, especially in the luxury sector, while the group says its The Siam hotel brand is expanding to Chiang Mai in 2027.
Lending reforms to aid real estate firms in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2024
» While Thailand's real estate sector should remain stable next year, developers are upbeat about the possibility of easing loan-to-value (LTV) measures to help the sector, particularly the middle-income segment, according to Pruksa Real Estate.
Central Retail Corporation to focus on public service campaigns rather than prices
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/11/2024
» Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to allocate a higher marketing budget for equity and sustainable campaigns, shifting from price promotion, after its latest initiative raised more than 2.5 million baht for the Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand.
TAT focuses on high value, sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In order to fix the low level of competitiveness of Thai tourism, the industry must shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven strategy, said the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Brand value of Thai Airways sags
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/07/2023
» The tepid resumption of business travel and inability of Thailand to become a connectivity hub has led Thai Airways' brand value to grow slower than its competitors, while Centara Grand secured the strongest brand in the country this year.
Parties pitch policies for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2023
» Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.