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Southern flooding a blow to tourism
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/11/2025
» Tourism revenue in Songkhla is expected to contract by at least 8.5% this month as the province grapples with the most severe floods in more than a decade, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
US shutdown hits Vietjet Thailand operations
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/10/2025
» The US government shutdown caused a delay in Boeing's delivery of an aircraft to Vietjet Thailand, prompting the airline to cancel its new direct flights to Tokyo and Osaka initially scheduled for December, while the airline already clarified the situation to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/09/2025
» The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Industry titans look for continuity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/09/2025
» With Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, elected as the new prime minister by parliament on Friday, industry leaders have highlighted priorities for the government to strengthen economic growth, digital competitiveness, tourism and investor confidence.
Pundits view outsider prime minister as long shot
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2025
» The probability that an outsider will be selected as prime minister as Thailand struggles with political turbulence is slim, say observers in the business and academic sectors.
Firms prefer dissolution to provide business clarity
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2025
» Businesses expect a clear political environment going forward and believe House dissolution is the best option.
Bangkok Air alters plan for new fleet
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/09/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Airways has cancelled a plan to add two more single-aisle aircraft to its fleet, mainly attributed to sluggish traffic on Thai-Cambodian routes, but remains committed to increasing the size of its fleet to 40 aircraft, the same number it operated in 2019.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Narumon Kasemsuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
Nok Air international flights suspended
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has ordered Nok Air to suspend international flight operations and route expansion due to safety concerns, though the airline clarified that a problematic engine had already been removed and replaced.
Thailand pursues more global events to spur economy
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand is aiming to attract more global events to enhance the economy and promote new destinations, taking advantage of major infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces.