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Tourism Authority of Thailand banking on Muay Thai Festival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is optimistic about sports tourism growth this year as it hosts the Amazing Muay Thai Festival this week, expecting more than 18,000 visitors.
Wellness tourism the way forward
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/11/2025
» As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.
AI to radically reshape Thai economy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/09/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the economy on a scale greater than mobile technology and past digital waves, becoming one of the most powerful investment themes of the coming decade, says Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG).
Discovery of devices fails to deter tourists
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/06/2025
» Despite the introduction of heightened security measures following the discovery of several suspected explosive devices in two southern tourist provinces on Thursday, tourism operators are still concerned the incident will reinforce negative perceptions concerning safety in Thailand, though none have reported cancellations.
TAT, AIS team up on domestic travel drive
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Advanced Info Service (AIS) to launch the Sukjai Travel Thailand – Aunjai Everywhere campaign, aiming to spark a new wave of domestic tourism this year.
ONE Championship touts $470m tourism boost for Thailand
Business, Nick Atkin, Published on 21/05/2025
» ONE Championship chief executive Chatri Sityodtong says martial arts promotion does more than organise fighting competitions in Bangkok -- it's now a key engine for Thailand's tourism economy.
The lowdown on long-stay visas
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/03/2025
» Online debate over granting 60-day visa exemptions for tourists has intensified, fuelled by a string of incidents involving condos in Bangkok being illegally rented out on a daily basis, specifically targeting tourists.
Surat Thani hotels still reeling from recent floods
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/12/2024
» At least 20-30% of hotel occupancy in Surat Thani this month was wiped out because of flooding in the South, which affected more than 90% of the provincial tourism supply chain, according to the Tourism Council of Surat Thani.
Event planners call for liberalisation of sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/11/2024
» As Thailand seeks to lift its economy through events to attract tourists and stimulate spending, the government is being urged to make event organising smoother for businesses.
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.