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E-commerce sovereignty picks up with Pantip Mall
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand has begun to explore the concept of local e-commerce sovereignty with the debut of Pantip Mall e-marketplace, as regulators and local e-commerce veterans share growing concerns over the dominance of foreign platforms.
Mideast conflict a blow to long-haul tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2026
» As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers’ pocketbooks, tourism operators in Thailand project arrivals from long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of the 10.8 million seen last year.
Tourism's 2-speed economy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/02/2026
» Tourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2026
» Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
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.
Northeastern arrivals dip amid crackdown
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/01/2026
» Tourist arrivals through four immigration checkpoints along Thailand's northeastern border fell by half in January, as authorities continue to strictly curb visa runs, while overall arrivals to the country are expected to decline by 18%.
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
Thailand launches Chinese platform partnership
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/12/2025
» Thailand has strengthened its tourism and SME sectors by partnering with China's lifestyle giant Meituan-Dianping through Digilink Thailand's Wei! TaiGuo platform, aiming to connect Thai restaurants and attractions with 680 million Chinese consumers.
European bonanza projected
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects European arrivals to hit a record high of more than 8.8 million next year, driven by new direct flights attributed to its airline strategy.
S&P stance backs state policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2025
» S&P Global Ratings' affirmation of Thailand's credit rating and outlook underscores confidence in the government's economic policies, which are focused on transparency and strong fiscal discipline, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.