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Chinese target Thailand for New Year travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand remains a top destination for Chinese travellers during the upcoming Lunar New Year, but tourism consultants said the country should still develop new attractions and experiences to compete with emerging markets.
Durian market hit by labour shortages
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai durian exports are expected to face several hurdles due to labour shortages and a lack of collection centres during the harvest season.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Chinese arrivals to dip below 5m
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2025
» Despite flight subsidies and incentive group stimulus, the number of Chinese tourist arrivals this year is expected to plunge below 5 million, significantly lower than the 6.7 million recorded last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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.
China urged to augment channels to aid exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce is urging China to extend its working hours and add customs channels to facilitate the export process during the busy fruit harvesting season.
Amata celebrates its 50th anniversary
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2025
» SET-listed industrial developer Amata Corporation celebrates 50 years in business, with an aim to gain momentum in its well-established, stringent environmental standards and enable people employed on-site to achieve a positive work-life balance.
IEAT unveils plan to attract Chinese investment to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to draw more Chinese investors to Thailand via a new Thailand-China collaboration dubbed "Two Countries, Twin Parks" that promotes investment and trade between the two nations.
Soft power promoted at Shanghai expo
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/11/2024
» Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation of government and private sector representatives to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to promote Thai soft power from Nov 4-6.
Opening of checkpoint in Yunnan to expedite Thai fruit exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2024
» China inaugurated a new checkpoint at the port of Guan Lei in Yunnan province on Aug 5, expediting the exportation of Thai fruit via the Mekong River.