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Japan the top market for Thai tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2022
» Late last month, after a period of more than two years, some good news arrived at last for Thai tourists, after the main Asian outbound markets -- Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- announced the full reopening of their borders.
TAT plans new stimulus
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/10/2022
» With local tourism receipts set to fall below the government target of 656 billion baht because of nationwide floods and economic volatility, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to accelerate the use of the fiscal 2023 budget to revive sluggish demand.
Mice hit by manpower shortages
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/10/2022
» The Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment in Thailand is seeing a strong rebound this year, but local operators are struggling to prepare enough manpower to serve the market, says the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (Tica).
Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/10/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office.
Floods hit Chiang Mai hotels
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/10/2022
» Hoteliers in Chiang Mai are staying alert to the flooding situation as some of them relocate their guests, while bookings this month might be slower due to the severe weather, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Tourism officials keen on Central Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/10/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is looking to new markets in Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, as post-Covid trends show strong demand for international tourism.
High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/09/2022
» Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government's goal of 10 million, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
Little impact from weak forex on inbound tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/09/2022
» The global decline in currencies has not had a significant impact on Thailand's inbound market as the rates were comparable with a weakened baht, while those ready to travel are mostly high-income earners.
Phuket hotels upbeat on prospects for festive season
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/09/2022
» The festive season in the final quarter is expected to bring hotel bookings in Phuket that match pre-Covid levels, but not every hospitality segment will reap benefits, according to the Phuket Hotels Association.
Tourism prospects hang in the balance
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2022
» The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).