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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.
Restaurants face a rough 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
CPN planning expansion of budget Go Hotel chain
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/01/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is planning a nationwide expansion of its budget hotel chain Go Hotel to capitalise on a limited supply of national brands offering affordable accommodation.
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
Hat Yai eatery recovery to last a year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/01/2026
» Restaurants in Songkhla, which was devastated by floods in November, may take at least a year to fully recover, according to the Songkhla Food Business Association.
US invasion adds support to strong local currency
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» The baht is expected to trade in a range of 31.00-31.85 to the US dollar this week, supported by a rally in global gold prices driven largely by the US invasion in Venezuela.
Tourism still a stalled engine
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2025
» In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
GH Bank sees 19% loan growth in 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/12/2025
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank), a state-owned financial institution that has more than 40% of the market for housing loans across the financial system, believes that demand for homes priced below 2 million baht will remain strong next year.
Frugal festivities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/12/2025
» The final months of the year are usually when businesses expect higher local spending, riding on the festive New Year mood.
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.