High season lost, operators ask for 50% salary subsidies
Cancellations rife, no new bookings
The ongoing outbreak is ruining any hopes for high-season tourism, with operators urging the government to subsidise 50% of monthly salaries to help employees in the industry.
“The latest surge halted tourism demand during the high season in Chiang Mai, following good numbers in November,” said La-Iad Bungsrithong, president of the Thai Hotels Association’s northern chapter.
There are growing cancellations and no new hotel bookings, she said.
Bangkok, a key domestic market for Chiang Mai, has been declared a red zone and people are encouraged to refrain…
