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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.
Tourism trade wants restrictions relaxed
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/02/2024
» Tourism operators hope the government eases travel restrictions to promote cross-border travel amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia, especially as Malaysia inched closer to Thailand last year.
Domestic operators see barriers to revenue target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/01/2024
» Domestic tourism operators foresee obstacles to increasing revenue to reach the government's goal of 1.08 trillion baht this year, citing high travel costs and weak flight capacity, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Packages a way to woo more Chinese visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2023
» While China offers visa exemptions to visitors from Malaysia and European nations but not Thailand, tourism operators have suggested changing strategies by selling combined tour packages to two destinations -- Thailand and Malaysia -- in a bid to attract Chinese tourists.
Songkhla tourism remains resilient
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2023
» Despite the image of the five southernmost provinces as being unsafe amid the recent fireworks explosion in Narathiwat, Songkhla has still been experiencing a stable inflow of 10,000 Malaysian tourists per day.
Hajj tour organisers confront hefty losses
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/05/2023
» Tour operators face major losses for Hajj trips because of an abrupt change by the Department of Provincial Administration regarding additional charges for pilgrim travellers, as well as high airfares driven by limited seat capacity.
Traveloka reports uptick in demand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/05/2023
» International flight sales to Thailand in the first quarter surpassed the tally in 2019, while the number of searches for Thai outbound flights and foreign accommodation increased 200%, according to online travel agent Traveloka.
Provinces hope for election fillip from visiting voters
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2023
» As a general election draws near, provincial economies are expected to receive a windfall from voters returning home to cast their ballots on May 14, after seeing political parties make more upcountry campaigning trips this month.
New Year celebrations not cancelled yet, officials say
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/12/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.
Hotels urge news war room after flood mix-up
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/12/2022
» Heavy floods in Hat Yai over the weekend caused confusion among hotel guests as transport was blocked, prompting the Thai Hotels Association (THA) to call for efficient communication from the government.