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SPORTS

Officials eager to host F1 event

Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/06/2025

» Despite a delay in this week's cabinet meeting, the government remains committed to proceeding with an in-depth study of a business model for a Formula 1 (F1) race in Bangkok, with Chatuchak district expected to host a race from 2028.

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GENERAL

Tour firm seeks to restore China market

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/06/2025

» With Chinese arrivals plummeting by 32.7% in the first five months, a major Chinese travel agency has proposed strategies to weather the crisis of confidence in Thailand and China's economic slowdown, while emphasising that casinos may not be the right solution to restore this market.

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PROPERTY

New hotel law raises safety concerns

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025

» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.

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GENERAL

Travel agents say China market on the mend

Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/05/2025

» A number of Chinese travel agents believe the worst is behind Thailand, with arrivals from China gradually increasing and set to reach the minimum target of 5 million this year.

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GENERAL

Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/05/2025

» Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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GENERAL

AirAsia flights to China face cuts amid sluggish demand

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/05/2025

» AirAsia is considering reducing flights from Thailand to China by at least 15% to cope with the Chinese market slowdown, while it encourages the Thai government to maximise tax refund privileges for tourists to urgently stimulate spending.

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GENERAL

B3.5bn tourism stimulus budget being revised

Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/05/2025

» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is adjusting its proposed stimulus budget of 3.5 billion baht, with plans to add subsidies for chartered flights from China and promotional campaigns for global online travel agents, in addition to the domestic co-payment scheme.

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GENERAL

Hoteliers take a chance with price fluctuation

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2025

» Room rates surged during the recent tourism high season, sparking criticism among some travellers who viewed Thai hotels as being more expensive than those in neighbouring countries.

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GENERAL

Calls to spur tax-free shopping

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/04/2025

» With China aggressively ramping up its tax policy by offering a high refund rate of 13% for tax-free shopping in a bid to lure tourist expenditure through more convenient spending, Thai tourism operators warned that the country could lose competitiveness if it reacts too slowly.

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GENERAL

Domestic tourism subsidy faces delay

Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/04/2025

» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has assured hotel operators that the government will not cancel the 3.5-billion-baht subsidy scheme for domestic tourists during the low season, though the project will be delayed a month.