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Hotel sector braces for challenging year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand's hotel sector will remain highly challenging in 2026, pressured by multiple factors, including uncertainty in key foreign markets amid global geopolitical risks and the continued strength of the baht, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Tourism sector braces for impact of border spat
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/07/2025
» The tourism sector will start to feel the impact of the Cambodia border conflict if both sides do not completely end fighting within two weeks, and if the cross-border committee in Cambodia does not convene as scheduled on Aug 4, say analysts.
Thai consumer spending tightens
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
Call for Thai ministers to do their job
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Phusadee Arunmas and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Clouded by several negative factors, including uncertainty stemming from unresolved negotiations with the US on tariff hikes, the Thai economy is likely to miss the government's forecast of 3% growth this year.
Tech sector braces for new US export rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Thai technology industry is preparing for the impact of new tiered US AI chip export restrictions set to take effect on May 15.
Consulting the oracles
Business, Published on 02/01/2025
» The direction of external factors in 2025, such as geopolitical conflicts, will be difficult to ascertain. The economies of various countries, including Thailand's key trading partners, will continue to be closely monitored due to political shifts, particularly the United States with the return of Donald Trump as the nation's 47th president.
Sector braces for 80m visitors by 2027
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2023
» Intense congestion at popular tourist destinations needs to ease in order to accommodate a new target of 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Tourism trade braces for more headwinds
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/12/2022
» The tourism industry has to brace for uncertainties from domestic politics and pressure from geopolitical conflicts amid higher competition next year, forcing the public and private sectors to work together.
MAI braces for flurry of new stock listings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) expects many new small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to float shares on the bourse next year before a more stringent listing criteria takes effect in 2024.
GH Bank braces for NPL uptick
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2020
» State-owned Government Housing Bank has beefed up its loan-loss reserves in preparation for more non-performing loans (NPLs) as a result of the coronavirus crisis.