Thailand’s hotel industry is one of the major economic sectors in the Kingdom, with more than 38 Million Tourists visiting Thailand in 2019. But still, a vast number of these accommodations is operated without licenses, or in violation of the law. Temporary suspension On June 12th, 2019, Order No. 6/2562 was issued by the National…
This is Part II of a blog contribution that discusses the requirements for obtaining a permission to run a hotel under Thai laws and regulations:This is Part II of a blog contribution that discusses the requirements for obtaining a permission to run a hotel under Thai laws and regulations: 3. The Applicant for the Hotel…
Residential properties which are rented out as daily accommodations for tourists are under intense scrutiny these days in Thailand, in particular with regards to the requirement to obtain a hotel license. The main reason is clearly the high increase of rentals through online portals such as Airbnb. This is Part I of a blog contribution…
Unlicensed hotel in Phuket were given a deadline to do the required registrations before 31st January 2017 by Chokchai Dejamornthan, Phuket Governor. If they do not comply, owners may have to confront legal action. Mr. Chokchai also said that according to Provincial Administration’s information there are only 424 licensed hotels in Phuket while an estimation…
FLT represents an investor to complete the purchase of a 100+ room key hotel in a resort location in Phuket. FLT were responsible for the contracts and negotiations, due diligence and real estate matters. The hotel is currently under construction.
The number of international tourist arrivals to Thailand in 2013 was a record 26,556,397 increasing by 19.8% Y-o-Y (year on year). The number of international passengers disembarking at all AOT-managed airports increased by 14.7% Y-o-Y to 23,336,162 in Bangkok and by 25.8% Y-o-Y in Phuket. The largest feeder market was Chinese with a 17.5% share of…
An article on the requirements for obtaining a hotel license in Thailand, including information on the hotel market in Phuket.
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