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Thailand increases airport charges as tourism sector fears losing its edge in the Asian market
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Thailand increases airport charges as tourism sector fears losing its edge in the Asian market

Find out why Thailand’s announced increase in airport charges is causing concern among tourism operators, airlines and analysts. We provide an overview of AOT’s decision, the pressure of higher costs, the slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals and Vietnam’s increasingly strong competition in Southeast Asia, where destinations are fighting over price, accessibility and passenger trust.

08.05.2026
Thailand is again attracting Chinese tourists in 2026 in the Lunar holiday wave: Vietnam gains strength, Japan loses mass travel
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Thailand is again attracting Chinese tourists in 2026 in the Lunar holiday wave: Vietnam gains strength, Japan loses mass travel

Find out how Chinese tourists in 2026 are turning back to Thailand in the Lunar New Year season. We bring an overview of the goals of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, which is counting on 36.7 million foreign guests and a stronger return from China, and why Vietnam after a record 2025 is targeting 25 million visitors. We also explain how the decline in interest in Japan is changing prices, crowds, and travel planning.

19.02.2026

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