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War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thai hotel operators warn that competition with Vietnam will become fiercer this year, as more European and Russian tourists are expected to flock to the neighbouring country.
Chinese travellers mull Russia for visa-free National Day holidays
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/09/2025
» Russia is attracting more interest from Chinese holidaymakers in the countdown to the weeklong National Day break, with the prospect of visa-free stays on the horizon.
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite sanctions imposed by the United States and intense tourism competition, the Russian market this year is expected to exceed the 1.74 million visitors recorded in 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Bangkok Bank tightens account rules for some foreigners
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/05/2025
» Bangkok Bank has adopted stricter requirements for opening new deposit accounts in Thailand for foreign customers, affecting tourists and potentially any expats who do not hold long-term visas.
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/05/2025
» The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep sinking
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/04/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
Chinese visitors to Pattaya set to slide
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/04/2025
» Pattaya tourism operators are bracing for a sharp plunge in arrivals this low season, largely attributed to the Chinese market, as independent tourists have started to pivot to other overseas destinations.
Phuket hotels see solid high season
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/03/2025
» Despite a sharp decline in Chinese arrivals flying direct to Phuket, hotels in the island could still record a solid high season for January and February with a 92% occupancy rate and average room rate surging 15% to 5,557 baht.
Russian investors keen on a variety of sectors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/02/2025
» Russian companies are planning to make more investments in Thailand as well as seek Thai business partners to embark on new ventures, says the Russian-Thai Business Council.
Chinese visitors soar 20% despite safety concerns
Business, Published on 29/01/2025
» Chinese arrivals to Thailand surged by 20.3% year-on-year over the past week, as the government pledged to tackle this market's safety concerns.