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Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2026
» Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
Egat evaluating SMR, hydrogen fuel cell tech
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/12/2025
» As Thailand aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, relevant agencies must explore solutions for electricity generation such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
Safety first for Chinese
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thai tourism started 2025 with a scandal as Chinese actor Wang Xing was abducted and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar, then an earthquake shook Bangkok, natural disasters persisted throughout the year, and a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia remains ongoing.
Cooling US inflation boosts risk appetite
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked gains on Wall Street as cooling US inflation backed the case for more Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and worries about tech valuations eased.
TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
Call for speedy passage of clean air bill
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/12/2025
» Tourism operators hope senators can complete the reading of the clean air bill before the House dissolution in order for it to be enacted during this high season, as northern regions brace for smog.
Thailand launches Chinese platform partnership
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/12/2025
» Thailand has strengthened its tourism and SME sectors by partnering with China's lifestyle giant Meituan-Dianping through Digilink Thailand's Wei! TaiGuo platform, aiming to connect Thai restaurants and attractions with 680 million Chinese consumers.
Chow Tai Fook keen to expand abroad
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The rebounding tourism sector not only gives a boost to local hotels and tourism-related businesses, but also to Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook as the Hong Kong-listed firm aims to capitalise on the growth of affluent Chinese travellers and a growing middle class in Southeast Asia.
Thailand tightens maize imports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2025
» Thailand will ban imported maize sourced from fields where crop remnants are set ablaze, aiming to mitigate cross-border PM2.5 pollution and set up a new standard for environmentally responsible trade.
Digilink preps tech treat for tourists
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/07/2025
» While Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dipped greatly due to safety concerns, Digilink Thailand, a digital marketing firm, is urging the government to quickly rebuild trust by ensuring safe travel experiences, fair pricing, and improved tourist facilities.