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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.
Phuket encouraged to seek special administrative status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2025
» With the new Phuket governor scheduled to take over next month, the current governor is pushing for his successor to continue to support the proposal to make the island a special administrative zone with an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht.
Banyan Tree makes a splash in Nakhon Si
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2025
» Real estate and tourism operators are hoping the potential of Nakhon Si Thammarat can draw tourists who prefer tranquillity over bustling beach cities, as the province welcomes its first branded residence, Banyan Tree, in Sichon.
Surat Thani hotels still reeling from recent floods
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/12/2024
» At least 20-30% of hotel occupancy in Surat Thani this month was wiped out because of flooding in the South, which affected more than 90% of the provincial tourism supply chain, according to the Tourism Council of Surat Thani.
Centara Life to offer flexible hotel stays
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/09/2024
» Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) is upbeat on the "upper midscale" segment trend as it launches a rebranded Centara Life, with plans to expand in Southeast Asia, Japan and the Middle East.
Samui looks to high season for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2024
» As the high season approaches for the Gulf of Thailand, tourism operators in Samui are projecting growth driven by European visitors, while urging extended operating hours for the airport to add 20 more daily flights, which would increase the number of tourists by 10-20%.
New Thai airline focuses on the South
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/06/2024
» A new airline founded by a Thai aircraft dealer and technology trading company plans to operate short domestic flights in the South, banking on high-spending local travellers.
Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.
Airline suggests facilities upgrade to reach hub status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2024
» If Thailand wants to achieve its goal of becoming a regional aviation hub, international airlines recommend facilities development at key airports, serving more than flight services, in addition to seamless transport between airports and inner cities.
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.