Banyan Founder: Thailand's Soft Power Is Its Hospitality Edge
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Banyan Group founder Ho Kwon Ping urges Thailand to combine wellness, medical tourism and its unique cultural identity to strengthen its global standing
Bangkok hotels see higher occupancy with lower room rates and revenue
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
Bangkok’s occupancy rose while ADR and RevPAR fell in the first half of 2026; Phuket raised room rates despite declines in occupancy and air-traveller numbers.
Huai Khwang raids trigger probe into nominee firms and alleged payoffs
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Authorities are tracing money flows after Huai Khwang inspections found an unlicensed hotel, suspected nominee shareholding arrangements and alleged payments to officials.