The Latest Breaking News from Suksit Suvunditkul

Netizens dislike pricey Phuket airfares

Social media saw many comments this week from local travellers complaining about the high price of airfares to Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2024

Phuket looks to move forward

The Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) will present proposals to the new government for the island's tourism recovery, which aim to restore the 400 billion baht in income that the island enjoyed in 2019.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023

Phuket banking on administrative reform

Phuket tourism operators hope the right to vote for their own provincial governor will help solve prolonged local issues as the island still needs tailor-made policies to address specific problems, such as the taxi mafia.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023

Chinese tour groups likely on the way

There are positive signs for the tourism sector as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested China will soon allow tour groups to visit Thailand, which could lead to more hotels reopening and higher demand for bus tours.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2023

Hotels struggling with staff shortage

Workers remain reluctant to return to the hospitality industry even though employee revenue from hotel service charges has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, as Chinese travellers start to return to Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

China’s deep-pocketed tourists are staying home, for now

During last year’s bruising COVID lockdown in Shanghai, Qin Bing dreamed of traveling overseas. As China reopens its borders on Sunday after three years of COVID isolation, however, the 36-year-old marketing manager is staying put.

Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023

Country gets set for China arrivals

When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.

Bangkok Post · Jan 8, 2023

Phuket hotels lack workers

A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.

Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2022

Hotels concerned over World Cup TV broadcast uncertainty

Hotel operators say they are worried by uncertainties over live broadcast of the upcoming World Cup in Thailand, even though most tourists have other priorities when choosing their holiday destination.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Little impact from weak forex on inbound tourism

The global decline in currencies has not had a significant impact on Thailand's inbound market as the rates were comparable with a weakened baht, while those ready to travel are mostly high-income earners.

Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022