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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.
Report: Thai hotel rates increased 3% in 2025
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/02/2026
» The average daily rate for hotels in Thailand surged by 3% last year to 4,984 baht and they recorded a longer average length of stay, with Booking.com, Agoda, and direct hotel bookings generating the most revenue, according to SiteMinder.
Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2026
» Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
Shorter visa-free stays on the cards
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
AIS rolls out country's first artificial intelligence hub
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/02/2026
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched AISpace, the country's first artificial intelligence hub that integrates its network with global AI partners to strengthen national digital capabilities.
Push for policy to lift competitiveness
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2026
» With the Bhumjaithai Party expected to lead the government for a full four-year term with a high degree of stability, tourism operators are urging the government to focus on long-term investment rather than short-term stimulus in order to compete with regional rivals such as Vietnam.
China targeting over 1.5m Thai visitors in 2026
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/01/2026
» China aims to attract at least 1.5 million Thai visitors this year, up from more than 1 million in 2025, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects to generate 35.4 billion baht from 1.25 million foreign tourists during the 10-day Chinese New Year holiday next month.
Collection 2% short of target in Q1
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2026
» The government's net revenue collection in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (October–December 2025) amounted to 633 billion baht, falling 2% short of the target, mainly due to an accelerated refund of corporate income tax to businesses.
Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026
» As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.
Gulf Edge, Google Cloud announce AI collaboration
Business, Published on 23/01/2026
» Gulf Edge Co Ltd, the digital infrastructure arm of Gulf Group, and Google Cloud announced an artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration yesterday.