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Chinese travel agents call for clarity
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2025
» Chinese travel agents have already quizzed Thai tour operators about the clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border over concerns the situation may impact their clients' travel plans, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta), while Thai AirAsia has observed a surge in Thai passengers on its flights serving Cambodian cities.
Chinese-owned restaurants gain ground in Thailand
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2025
» Thai restaurants are facing greater competition from Chinese-owned restaurants using imported ingredients and serving Chinese tourists, says the chef and owner of Thailand’s first Michelin three-star restaurant.
Trump tariffs imperil Samui boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring the US market for any potential impact from the new US tariff policy, while tourism operators in Samui fear the taxes could spoil the opportunity to reap profits from The White Lotus TV series due to weakened purchasing power.
Bangkok Airways keen on passenger numbers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Airways is aiming for a post-pandemic high of 4.7 million passengers this year, based on optimism about Thai tourism driven by interest in HBO's The White Lotus TV series.
Thai travel agents lament lost opportunities
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/03/2025
» The era of more than 10 million Chinese visitors a year to Thailand has passed, given safety concerns in the segment and ineffective law enforcement, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
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.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Illegal tour firms adopt new tactics
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/07/2024
» More than a hundred tour operators are at risk of breaking the law for using nominees or a price-dumping strategy, while new fraudulent tactics offer cheap tours disguised as direct sales or multi-level marketing companies, according to Thailand's Tourism Department.
Hotels calling for better tax treatment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2024
» Hoteliers are urging a revision of the property tax calculation based on the land appraisal price and business income to ease the uneven recovery in the hospitality industry.
Russia visa deal gets mixed reception
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/10/2023
» Tourism operators have shared different views on the cabinet's extension of the length of stay for Russian tourists, as some are concerned about a possible influx of illegal workers, while those in the South believe the policy will generate an uptick in spending.