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Bangkok Post – Japan disasters unlikely to deter Thais

A tourist dressed in Japanese kimono poses for a photograph at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo: Siriporn Sachamuneewongse)

Thai tourists are likely to continue flocking to Japan despite earthquakes, airplane fireballs and high travel costs, helping that country remain the top destination for the outbound market this year, according to the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).

Phumiphiphat Meesamran, vice-president of TTAA, said the earthquake on Monday mainly affected Ishikawa prefecture, which consists of smaller cities.

There are no direct flights from Thailand to this prefecture as it is a…

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