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New TCEB head aiming for 5% annual growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/09/2025
» The new president of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has vowed to keep persistent annual growth at 5%, higher than the GDP for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment over the next four years.
Illegal foreign tour guides hinder sector
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Illegal foreign tour guides, including Chinese and other nationalities, are still operating in major tourist destinations, surviving by paying monthly bribes to officers, according to the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Chinese Mice sector growth eased in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Sluggish growth of the Chinese Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market is expected for the first quarter, though the recent earthquake should not have a severe impact on the Mice industry.
Emirates touts bumper Thai business
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2025
» Emirates remains confident in Thailand as its Southeast Asia hub after reporting the most business and first-class passengers flying from the country, which prompted the airline to launch its largest overseas lounge at a Suvarnabhumi airport terminal.
Hunt for tourists continues with visa-free travel for Chinese
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government worked to promote the tourism industry as an economic driver this year, as seen with the agreement of a permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China.
Association calls for urgent infrastructure development
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) is preparing to submit a white paper to the government requesting urgent supply development as a surge in demand burdens existing infrastructure.
Cortina Watch bullish on luxury watch market this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Cortina Watch, the leading retailer and distributor of luxury timepieces across Asia, is upbeat about the luxury watch market in Thailand, projecting 5-10% growth this year as it debuts its first standalone Patek Philippe Boutique in Bangkok.
The Great Room bullish on prospects
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/11/2023
» Businesses providing co-working spaces have maintained a steady growth post-pandemic as people return to work by opting for a flexible working space, with the Asia-Pacific region reporting a higher utilisation rate than other regions, according to The Great Room, an operator of co-working spaces.
Green tourism on the rise
Life, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2023
» Crowded streets, bustling nightlife, and vibrant beach parties: this high season is shaping up well for Thailand, experiencing a surge in international tourists after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than depending heavily on sheer tourist numbers, the pandemic has taught us the importance of slowing down, exploring natural destinations, and allowing environments to recover from reduced capacity, waste, and environmental footprint.
Thailand urged to fix Chinese visa issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/08/2023
» As China lets tour groups visit Japan for the first time in three years, Thailand could see fewer tourists from that country if the government does not fix obstacles related to visa applications for Chinese groups.