EXPLAINED: 3 - The Real Truth

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

Tourism prospects hang in the balance

The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

Bangkok Post · Sep 25, 2022

Tasmanian opposition still unsure what to make of government's pokies limits

When Bass MP Janie Finlay was asked whether Labor supported the card-based scheme under which poker machine users would have to set bet limits before they start gambling, she appeared unsure of what to say and took advice before returning to answer the question.

ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Most hotels still struggling despite full reopening

Despite fully reopening in July, the employment rate in the hotel sector stands at just 71% of the pre-pandemic level with 68% of hotels hit by a labour shortage, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022

Tourism ministry still aims for 10m arrivals

Thai tourism earned 157 billion baht in the first seven months from 3.15 million international travellers, while the Tourism and Sports Ministry is maintaining the target of 10 million tourists despite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's suggestion that the tally would be lower.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3, 2022

Tourism operators expect little help on stimulus

Tourism and hospitality businesses that proposed stimulus measures to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remain sceptical that the suggestions will be put into practice, as related authorities may be reluctant to help.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2022

Hoteliers uneasy over coming long weekends

Hotel operators have voiced mixed feelings over travel sentiment for the two long holidays in July as the spike in Covid-19 infections and oil prices continue to impact tourism.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2022

Economic worries trump Covid

The highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are keeping people alert to a possible outbreak, but Covid-19 may not be the most serious concern as the economy ambles forward.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3, 2022

New land appraisal rules rile hoteliers

Hotels are crying foul over the new land appraisal rules the Treasury Department is set to apply for the land and building tax from next year, saying the decision could deeply hurt the hospitality sector.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022

Call for more hotel tax breaks is snubbed by Arkhom

Hotel operators' request for an extension of the land tax reduction was dismissed by the finance minister, prompting the Thai Hotels Association (THA) to seek a new solution to ease cash-strapped operators' financial burden.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2022