A man examines lanterns and auspicious items on sale at a store in Bangkok’s Chinatown, ahead of Chinese New Year.
Tourism revenue during the Chinese New Year is poised for a slight increase to 1.9 billion baht as the soaring prices of consumer products, fuel and household debt hammer domestic consumption, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Without long holidays to support demand this year, the number of trips expected nationwide is 527,900, of which 146,900 and 129,000 trips are expected in Bangkok and the central region, respectively.
People are opting for nearby destinations to save time and transport costs, said the authority.
TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the spread of the Omicron variant, which prompted many places to restrict Lunar New Year activities, is considered a…
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