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Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/09/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Unease over Japan, South Korea market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators are not confident whether arrivals from Japan and South Korea can match the same level as 2024, as negative factors such as a strong baht, rivalry with Vietnam, as well as the two countries' weak economies continue to impact spending power.
Hotels eager for handout to have tourism category
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/08/2023
» As the Pheu Thai Party promises a 10,000-baht digital wallet giveaway, tourism operators are hoping the scheme will extend its spending range from a 4-kilometre radius to enable hotels to benefit.
Tourism puts its faith in Pheu Thai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/08/2023
» Tourism operators are hopeful a government can be formed by Pheu Thai as the party has a track record of governing, with the sector eager for state measures to continue effective tourism policies and eliminate ongoing obstacles.
TAT maintains target of 200m domestic tourism trips in 2023
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/08/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has retained its target of 200 million domestic tourism trips this year despite tepid consumption.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
Sector pushed on refining accessibility
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/05/2023
» Accessible tourism operators are urging the Tourism and Sports Ministry to turn Thailand into a destination friendly to disabled and elderly people by setting a long-term action plan and prioritising this agenda.
Group urges ministry unity to reform supply chains
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects the new government to strengthen collaboration between six ministries related to the tourism industry to improve supply chains.
Snub of tourism post ignites rancour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/05/2023
» Tourism operators said they would be disappointed if tourism and sports minister is not on the wish lists of the two major political parties as has been speculated by the media, given that the sector is driving the local economy.
Operators express hope post-election
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/05/2023
» Chiang Mai and Phuket tourism operators hope the new government led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) can solve the PM2.5 dust crisis, work to decentralise power, and allocate budget for regional development and restoring tourism competitiveness.