The Latest Breaking News from Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn

Hoping for a quick political resolution

Whichever faction of parties comes together to form a new government, the business sector insists there is an urgent need to swiftly establish an administration.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Russian arrivals start to decline in June

The flow of Russian tourists started to slow before the mutiny in Moscow last weekend, but more long-stay travellers might flock to Thailand if the political tension escalates, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2023

Tourism clash sparks

A crack in Thailand's tourism industry has become more apparent after the country's seven major tourism associations recently resigned from the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), preparing to revive the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (Fetta) in an effort to adjust the balance of power.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Chinese arrivals weak this year

The number of Chinese visitors might not reach the government's target of 5 million this year as arrivals in the first four months were lower than expected.

Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2023

Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours

As a popular tourism destination, Thailand expects to welcome at least 25 million foreigners this year, with roughly 5 million from China, representing 50% of the Chinese visitor total in 2019.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2023

The price of populism

After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.

Bangkok Post · Apr 17, 2023

Agents predict 1m Chinese in Q2

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) expects 1 million Chinese tourists in the second quarter of this year, following positive signs of flight resumptions, while urging authorities to help regulate "zero-dollar" tours and illegal tour guides.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2023

Hotels, tour agents fix gaze on China

Spending among Chinese tourists has not been affected by the global economic slowdown as there is huge pent-up demand following a three-year hiatus, helping to stimulate the market, says a travel agent group.

Bangkok Post · Feb 23, 2023

Calls for scrutiny of tourism fund

Tourism operators are concerned about the transparency of the Tourism Promotion Fund, which is estimated to have a budget of more than 13 billion baht from the 300-baht tourism fee collected from international visitors.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2023

Outcry over police VIP airport escort service

Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying the move severely damaged the image of Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023