Tourism demand, hotels, aviation and policy through a business lens.
On October 20, representatives of Chinese students accompanied by lawyers filed complaints with the Central Investigation Bureau's complaints centre at Tao Poon Police Station regarding an alleged condominium scam affecting approximately 70 people. The complainants submitted…
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis data, as reported by the US Commercial Service in Washington, shows that total US service trade from January to August 2026 reached $149.182 billion, a 5.18% increase year-on-year. Exports were $86.87 billion (up 6.24%) while imports were…
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visited Turkey as part of a three-nation tour including Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. During the trip, he attended the Cambodia-Turkiye Business Forum organized by the Turkish International Contractors Association (DEIK) and met with President…
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis data, as reported by the US Commercial Service in Washington, shows that total US service trade from January to August 2026 reached $149.182 billion, a 5.18% increase year-on-year. Exports were $86.87 billion (up 6.24%) while imports were…
According to the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the region welcomed 20,549,600 tourists during the Chinese National Day holiday, generating total tourism revenue of 21,966 million yuan. This represents an increase of 4.8% in visitor numbers and 4.5% in…
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun issued a directive on Tuesday, October 20, instructing the Commerce Ministry, Culture Ministry, and the tourism functions of the Tourism and Sports Ministry to convert opportunities from the 2026 IMF and World Bank…
On October 20, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Mrs. Supachai Sudthiporn directed the integration of the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to capitalize on the upcoming 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings. The…
Mr. Tian Prasit Chaiyaphatnan, President of the Thai Hotel Association (THA), stated on October 20 that flight data from the Immigration Bureau as of October 17, 2026, shows a divergence between Phuket and Krabi. While Phuket maintained connections with the Middle East with…
On October 7, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Bangkok, Thailand. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Poland in Warsaw and the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office in Prague, Czech Republic. This…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Virgin Atlantic flight VS214 at Phuket International Airport on October 19, 2026, marking the start of a new seasonal non-stop route from London Heathrow. Operating three times weekly during the 2026–2027 UK winter season until…
Praew Group has launched Base Camp Hotel Hua Hin, a new property under the concept 'Sport Active Lifestyle Hotel' designed to blend leisure with sports and lifestyle activities. The hotel features 51 rooms starting at 900 baht, offering amenities such as a Game Room with…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Kla Tham Party leader Thammanat Prompao were photographed dining together, sparking rumors of a potential cabinet reshuffle. Talks are underway for Kla Tham to join the ruling coalition, which would increase the government's parliamentary…
On October 19, Chaiya Tabtiphavatana, president of the Alumni Association of Thailand's University of Commerce, reported that the charity concert marking the association's 50th anniversary held on the evening of October 17 at Anoma 1, Anoma Grand Hotel in Bangkok, was a great…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has outlined a strategy for 2027 to shift focus from increasing tourist numbers to generating higher revenue per visitor. The plan aims for a 5% year-on-year growth in tourism income by raising average spending per person and attracting…
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 ended on October 18, 2026, with thousands of locals and tourists gathering to witness the 'Song Phra' ceremony. Processions from various temples moved through Phuket city streets toward Cape Rachadamnoan Bridge Rock to return the highest…
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt completed an official visit to South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia from October 6 to 11, 2026, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract investment. Upon returning on October 12, 2026, he stated that the tour resulted in signing and…
Krungthai Commercial Bank (KSCB) maintains a Neutral investment rating for the airline sector despite short-term positive views driven by government tourism promotion measures. The bank cites limited seat subsidies (0.3-1.6% of high-season capacity) and external risks like…
Vithai Ratnagorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), stated that hosting the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 from October 12 to 18, 2026, will bring several benefits to Thailand. The event is expected to boost confidence among foreign nationals and provide an…
As Bangkok hosts the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings from October 12–18, a strategic collaboration has been announced involving six of Thailand's leading banks—Siam Commercial Bank, Kasikornbank, Bangkok Bank, Krungthai Bank, Bank of…
The behavior of Chinese tourists is evolving according to age groups. Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, speaking at the CNN Global Perspectives event in Bangkok under the theme 'Scaling a Global Vision', noted that while the Chinese tourist market is not growing as rapidly as it…