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Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Phuket tourism ramps up sustainability drive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» The pandemic served as a catalyst for tourism operators to re-evaluate their sustainability strategies and implement new initiatives aimed at preserving natural resources and attractions, many of which showed signs of recovery due to periods of reduced tourist activity.
Panel calls for new tourism investment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai tourism should not underestimate rivals in the region, notably Vietnam, which are investing heavily in tourism infrastructure such as high-speed rail as well as new attractions and hotels, said the subcommittee of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee.
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).
Student visa misuse ‘affecting Thai tourism industry’
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2025
» The tourism industry has been directly impacted by the large number of foreigners exploiting student visas to work illegally in Thailand, mostly targeting universities in second-tier provinces.
Thai AirAsia eyeing new growth markets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» Thai AirAsia is asking the government to urgently deal with the sluggish Chinese market by launching a stimulus campaign.
Mae Hong Son finds ways to tackle unruly tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2025
» The unruly behaviour of tourists in Mae Hong Son has increasingly riled locals, particularly the habit of smoking marijuana in public, disobeying traffic rules and illegally working in prohibited jobs.
Low oil prices give airlines hope for 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/10/2024
» Rising supply chain costs still hamper the aviation industry, even though airlines should benefit from cheaper oil prices until next year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Operators call for tourism war room to reduce risks
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/07/2024
» Tourism operators have suggested that the government establish a tourism “war room” in collaboration with the private sector in an effort to tackle crimes against tourists.