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Agency pursues growth through niche tourism

Thailand is aiming for 2.76–2.9 trillion baht in tourism revenue from both international and domestic markets in 2027, focusing on boosting high-spending and niche segments, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Thailand courts Europeans fleeing heat

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to capitalise on the relatively cool rainy season by rolling out campaigns with airlines and tour operators to promote discounted holidays for those seeking to escape the heatwave in Europe.

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Travel fair organised to sustain arrivals despite turmoil

The annual Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) is expected to generate momentum for tourism for the remainder of the year, helping the country meet its goals of 33 million arrivals and 2.65 trillion baht in revenue amid global uncertainty.

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High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn

Thai tourism operators are looking beyond the sluggish low season and expect healthy bookings, particularly from European tourists, when the high season returns in the final quarter.

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Viral endorsement from Blackpink star Lisa sees tourism spike at Thailand’s ‘Red Lotus Sea’

Officials are expecting up to 120,000 tourists during peak season

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The White Lotus rounds out season 3 cast with five new additions

New season of Emmy-winning series is expected to be released sometime in 2025

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The White Lotus season 3 cast members announced

Thailand-set series welcomes Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs and more

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Regional sports complex in the making

KHON KAEN: A 2-billion-baht sports complex is set to be built in Phon district of this northeastern province, offering a wide range of facilities for various sports including Muay Thai, golf, paddleboarding and wakeboarding.

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CPN launches sustainable tourism initiative with TAT

Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote sustainable tourism in Thailand's second-tier cities and foster prosperity within local communities.

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TAT board names new governor

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, deputy governor for domestic marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has been approved to become the new TAT governor, starting from Sept 1.

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Tourism likely to disappoint next week

With a long holiday slated for next week, Pattaya and Rayong tourism operators do not expect an influx of domestic tourists as people's purchasing power has dried up since the Songkran festival.

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TAT suggests operators still upbeat on recovery outlook

Business operators still have confidence in the country's tourism recovery as campaigns for the general election kick into high gear and the next phase of the "We Travel Together" scheme is projected to have the participation of more than 9,000 hotels, with the aim of stimulating domestic spending, says the…

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Striking a chord with Thai audiences

South Korea found tremendous success exporting soft power via K-pop and K-dramas globally for decades, establishing a strong fan base in Southeast Asia and Thailand, even during the pandemic.

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Tourism firms in final push

The festive season and a hard sales push in December are seen as the final efforts for local tourism operators to increase average occupancy to 50% this year, which is still notably short of the 69.5% average posted in 2019.

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Domestic tourist spending still tepid

Local tourism this year has been marked by a higher volume of short trips, with inflation and flooding affecting average spending per person, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Tourism's October boon

More than 3.1 million tourists are expected nationwide during the two long holiday periods this month, generating more than 12 billion baht.

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Decree to remain in place, says Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree as there remain concerns that the special law is still needed, although easing of restrictions will continue and the cabinet will reassess the situation when the time is right.

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UK, India, Germany top source markets

The Covid situation in China, which has some 40 cities under full or partial lockdown, bodes ill for the return of Chinese visitors to Thailand this year.

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TAT eager to increase domestic tourism market in H1

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to spur 80 million domestic trips in the first half this year as the downward trend in new Covid infections helps rebuild local travel sentiment.

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