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Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Concerts, events hold revenue promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2024
» With an ambitious target to secure 3.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2025, the Pheu Thai-led government faces a tremendous challenge as revenue totalled 2.09 billion last year.
Klook sees Songkran bookings surge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/03/2024
» Foreign tourists are extending their stays in April as the government is lengthening Songkran festivities this year to 21 days, according to online travel agent Klook.
Klook sees 2m bookings for Thai packages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Online travel platform Klook expects at least 2 million bookings for tourism packages in Thailand this year, doubling growth from last year, as the country remains a top destination in Asia, particularly for tourists from China and the US.
Airline price war unlikely amid high operational costs
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2023
» Airlines in Thailand are not expected to start another price war in the near future, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to maintain ceiling ticket prices despite higher operational costs.
TAT makes move into the metaverse
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/05/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to open its first virtual office in the Bitkub Metaverse in the third quarter of this year, in a bid to attract millennials and foreign tourists to bolster Thailand's digital economy.
TAT unfazed by giveaways
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2023
» Many countries in Asia recently announced giveaway campaigns to bolster their tourism industry, aiming to drive post-pandemic economic growth.
Striking a chord with Thai audiences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/02/2023
» South Korea found tremendous success exporting soft power via K-pop and K-dramas globally for decades, establishing a strong fan base in Southeast Asia and Thailand, even during the pandemic.
Ministry to probe attack on tourist
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is rushing to investigate a case involving a Chinese tourist who was assaulted by a travel agent in Phuket after the case went viral, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still hoping to secure 7-8 million tourists from China this year as the first batch of tour groups touched down in the country on Monday.