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Protracted war could cut arrivals to Thailand by 10%
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» The number of foreign visitors to tourism-reliant Thailand is at risk of falling to its lowest level in three years as the Middle East war threatens global travel, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/03/2026
» Concerned by a nosedive in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.
Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/03/2026
» Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East.
Mideast conflict a blow to long-haul tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2026
» As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers’ pocketbooks, tourism operators in Thailand project arrivals from long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of the 10.8 million seen last year.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
Thailand feels impact of Indian flight chaos
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/12/2025
» Travel agents say 20% of Indian tour groups to Thailand have cancelled their bookings following widespread flight cancellations by IndiGo, India’s largest airline.
Tourism market gains from China-Japan spat seen limited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Amid tensions between China and Japan, Thai tourism might not see an abrupt surge in Chinese arrivals this high season due to limited flight capacity and high competition in the region, while the government has been criticised for failing to address obstacles to tourism.
Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/11/2025
» As a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo continues to inflame relations, Chinese media reports indicate some domestic airlines have cancelled flights on 12 of their routes to Japan - including paths to popular tourism destinations Kyoto and Osaka - with analysts predicting cancellations to rise within the week.
Flooding forces Malaysians to cancel trips to Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/11/2025
» Inbound trips from Malaysia to southern Thailand are expected to be completely cancelled this week due to severe flash floods, particularly in Hat Yai, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Interest rate uncertainty pummels Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares extended a global rout on Friday as much-anticipated US jobs data failed to provide clarity on the near-term outlook for interest rates, with investors dumping risk assets even after dazzling earnings from Nvidia.