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Tourism bodies call for additional measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/11/2025
» With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) plans to request "Quick Win" stimulus measures such as tax incentives for organisers of meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) events.
River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2025
» River cruise operators in Thailand are reporting a cancellation rate of 30 to 40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
Chinese Mice sector growth eased in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Sluggish growth of the Chinese Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market is expected for the first quarter, though the recent earthquake should not have a severe impact on the Mice industry.
New Thai travel agent chief seeks more state support for marketing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2025
» The new president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is requesting more state support for marketing campaigns and tourism development to draw foreign tourists, particularly the sluggish Chinese market.
Event organisers play both sides
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2024
» Event organisers and venue operators have urged the government to carefully manage the influx of cheap Chinese goods to protect Thai manufacturers.
Hoteliers oppose B280m package for online travel agents
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/08/2024
» Thai hoteliers are opposed to the cabinet's approval of 280 million baht to support tourism packages provided by online travel agents (OTAs), fearing most of the income would flow out to foreign platforms, while local operators cannot reap benefits.
Support key to wooing theme park brands
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/06/2024
» To attract big-name theme park brands such as Disney, Thailand should offer intensive support, including investment incentives and infrastructure development, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Call to boost tourism investment in provinces
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/03/2024
» With Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin claiming Thailand will be a tourism hub next year, the private sector is worried about a lack of preparations in second-tier cities as high-potential segments such as sports tourism have yet to receive full support.
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.
Steps urged to reassure travellers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2023
» Potential visitors from China are more concerned about tourist scams than political uncertainty in Thailand, while a slow economic recovery on the mainland could affect this market somewhat, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).