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Flood recovery lag weighs on Hat Yai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/02/2026
» While most hotels in Hat Yai have already resumed operations, insufficient flood relief has resulted in only 30% of shops and restaurants reopening, leading to a weak outlook for tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year, according to the Hat Yai Songkhla Hotels Association.
Agency sees promise in creative economy
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/01/2026
» The Creative Economy Agency (CEA), a public organisation, says the creative economy could be Thailand's new growth driver.
World Cup set to provide major economic boost
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/12/2025
» Among the world's largest events, the Fifa World Cup attracts a massive global audience, extending far beyond the 48 countries competing for the trophy.
Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/12/2025
» Tourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties' prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
Hat Yai needs 1-2 months to rebuild
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/12/2025
» Tourism in Hat Yai requires at least 1-2 months for full restoration, while the main source market of Malaysia could decrease as much as 55% in December, resulting in a full-year decline of 11%, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
SEA Games poised to boost equipment sales, Thai brands
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/12/2025
» The Thailand Sporting Trade Association expects the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to help boost sales of sports equipment and serve as a platform for Thai sports brands to increase visibility among regional audiences.
Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in Songkhla
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2025
» The severe flooding in southern Thailand is a short-term drag on economic activity, but eventually will support a rebound in retail and construction-related stocks once the recovery begins, say analysts.
E-commerce group weighs new duty rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/11/2025
» There are two sides concerning the Customs Department's preparations for the imposition of import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht on Jan 1, 2026, according to Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, president of the Thai e-Commerce Association.
Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Hotels digitise as a survival strategy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thai hotels are accelerating digital and pricing strategies to stay competitive as international arrivals slow and the Chinese market, once Thailand's biggest tourism driver, remains tepid.