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Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/02/2026
» South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two days of leave.
Thai tourism momentum weakening
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2025
» Thailand’s tourism business could be slow for the remainder of the year, as the country faces more intense competition from Vietnam and South Korea, which are offering visa exemptions to more markets, say industry executives.
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.
ONE Championship touts $470m tourism boost for Thailand
Business, Nick Atkin, Published on 21/05/2025
» ONE Championship chief executive Chatri Sityodtong says martial arts promotion does more than organise fighting competitions in Bangkok -- it's now a key engine for Thailand's tourism economy.
ONE Championship CEO touts US$470M tourism boost for Thailand after Nielsen report
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 19/05/2025
» ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong says his martial arts promotion is doing more than just putting on fights in Bangkok — it’s now a key engine for Thailand’s tourism economy.
Trump tariffs put tourism on edge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Uncertainty over the Chinese market and the effect of US President Donald Trump's policies are the most critical factors for the tourism industry in the first half, as airlines and hoteliers consider market trends after the high season.
Taking Chiang Rai to the world
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2024
» The founder of Welcome to Chiang Rai Co Ltd, a new social enterprise in northern Thailand, was inspired by the beauty and diversity of hill tribe apparel and accessories and aims to add value to such crafted products to help generate sustainable income for the communities producing them.
Horse racing club plans B200bn entertainment complex
Post Reporters, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Royal Turf Club is raising a 200-billion-baht fund to open an entertainment complex that will include a casino on a vast land plot in Bangkok.
Gulf, AIS unite for highland solar networks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and the Highland Research and Development Institute (public organisation) have teamed up to improve the living quality of Thais in highland areas through the "Green Energy, Green Network For Thais" project.
Drought puts pressure on durian farmers
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thamanat Prompow has ordered officials to provide assistance to durian farmers in the East, as the prolonged drought and scorching heat threaten to spoil their valuable crops right before the harvest season.