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Thai hotels expect weaker second-half revenues in 2025, foreign arrivals seen rising only modestly to 33 million in 2026

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025

A Thai Hotels Association-Bank of Thailand survey finds most hotel operators expect 2026 foreign arrivals to be similar to 2025 at about 33 million, while many see second-half 2025 revenues declining.

VIJIT CHAO PHRAYA 2025 ends with 5.5bn-baht boost

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025

Thailand's world-class event stage closes after 45 nights, generating 5.5bn baht in economic circulation and drawing 1.7m visitors

TAT to unveil Lisa’s Amazing Thailand Ambassador campaign in January 2026

December 24, 2025

TAT says a new Lisa-led “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” film and key visuals will launch in early January 2026 to inspire travel across Thailand.

Overstrong baht threatens Thailand’s tourism price competitiveness as ATTA eyes 39m arrivals in 2026

December 24, 2025

ATTA warns an overstrong baht could make Thailand pricier than rivals like Japan and Vietnam, but forecasts 39m foreign arrivals in 2026, led by nearly 9m Chinese tourists.

CNN to broadcast New Year’s Eve live from Bangkok’s ICONSIAM

December 23, 2025

CNN will set up an Asia-Pacific live studio at ICONSIAM on the Chao Phraya riverfront, with Kristie Lu Stout and Will Ripley leading coverage as Bangkok joins the network’s global New Year lineup.

Bangkok tops the list as the most-visited city by international tourists in 2025

December 20, 2025

Bangkok has been ranked as the most visited city by international tourists in the world for 2025 in the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025 report by Euromonitor International.

Bangkok retains title as most visited city in the world for 2025

December 18, 2025

Bangkok remains the world's most visited city in 2025, with over 30 million international arrivals. Despite ranking 20th in overall city attractiveness, the city leads in tourism volume, driven by its vibrant culture and digital innovations.

Malaysian travellers favour Thailand for year-end holiday

December 18, 2025

Year-end holiday plans for Malaysians heading to Thailand, especially popular destinations such as Bangkok and Krabi, remain largely unchanged, despite renewed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

UK tourism to Thailand hits 1 million as long-haul arrivals exceed 10 million

December 17, 2025

Thailand sees over 1 million UK tourists in 2025 as long-haul arrivals exceed 10 million, bolstered by TAT's Airline Focus strategy and strong market growth.

Thailand's Southern floods cut Malaysian tourists by 55%, impacting 2025 arrivals

December 17, 2025

Relocation of SEA Games and a massive slump in cross-border traffic are compounding crisis for Hat Yai, leaving local businesses to navigate a silent high season while they race to repair flood-damaged infrastructure.

New Shymkent-Bangkok flight boosts Kazakhstan-Thailand ties

December 17, 2025

SCAT Airlines launches a new direct flight between Shymkent and Bangkok, strengthening air connectivity and boosting tourism, business, and cultural exchanges between Kazakhstan and Thailand.

Phuket’s high season “best in five years”

December 16, 2025

Phuket’s high season is the best in five years, topping pre-Covid levels, with tourism revenue tipped to rise 10% in 2026 as six global events arrive

‘Japan–China–Thailand’ on top: global travel hotspots for 2026

December 15, 2025

Trip.com Group forecasts Japan, China and Thailand as top 2026 destinations as Millennials and Gen Z shape global travel demand

AEROTHAI says border clashes do not affect aviation routes or high-season tourism

December 14, 2025

AEROTHAI says Thai–Cambodian border clashes have not disrupted international flights, with aviation operations normal and tourism travel unaffected.

Khao Yai tops national park visits with 2.14 million tourists

December 12, 2025

Khao Yai leads Thailand’s 2025 park rankings with 2.14m visitors as the Parks Department gears up for New Year with tight safety rules and zero food waste