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Push for policy to lift competitiveness
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2026
» With the Bhumjaithai Party expected to lead the government for a full four-year term with a high degree of stability, tourism operators are urging the government to focus on long-term investment rather than short-term stimulus in order to compete with regional rivals such as Vietnam.
Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
China's visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/02/2026
» For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and unforgettable flavours. And Shanghai, she says, delivers on all counts.
War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thai hotel operators warn that competition with Vietnam will become fiercer this year, as more European and Russian tourists are expected to flock to the neighbouring country.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Asian shares rangebound as investors await US news
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/01/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities traded in a narrow range on Friday after two days of losses, as investors awaited US economic data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's tariffs later in the day.
Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties' prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
New tourism stimulus plans proposed
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will ask the cabinet to approve more stimulus measures, including a travel co-payment scheme dubbed “Tour Thai Khon La Khrueng” and more free domestic flights for foreign visitors.
Unpacking the tourism tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.