Tourism operators have indicated that economic challenges are hindering the recovery of tourist markets from China, Taiwan, and India, despite Thailand’s recent introduction of visa exemptions.
These exemptions, implemented for Chinese visitors since September 25, have had limited effect due to perceptions of Thailand as unsafe and China’s sluggish economic growth, according to Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, ex-president of the Chon Buri Tourism Council and group executive director of Sunshine Hotels and Resorts. Furthermore, the slow restoration of flight services has negatively impacted outbound travel to Thailand.
Thanet also pointed out that high-spending tourists generally prefer European destinations over Thailand during the peak season. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that the country received 283,179 and 290,911…
