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How will the war in Ukraine affect Thailand?

People display placards during a protest held outside the Russian embassy in Bangkok on Monday, demanding an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Arnun Chonmahatrakool

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24 marks a major conflict that sent shockwaves through global stock and commodities markets. The action could affect tourism around the world, including in Thailand, which is still struggling to recover economically from the pandemic stress.

Will travel be considered a luxury during unsettling times?

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control said Russia topped the list of international tourist arrivals in February following the resumption of the Test & Go scheme with 17,599 travellers. This was followed by 13,964 visitors from Germany and 11,278 from the UK.

Paul Pruangkarn, chief of staff at the…

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