The private sector is concerned about travel sentiment after domestic trips mostly stopped because of higher daily Covid caseloads and a lack of purchasing power as living costs hike.
La-Iad Bungsrithong, president of the Thai Hotels Association’s northern chapter, said tourism in Chiang Mai slumped after the New Year as the government reimposed a work-from-home policy until the end of January.
The Level 4 Covid alert also suggests people refrain from inter-provincial travel.
Chiang Mai expected to rely heavily on the domestic market in the first half this year as direct international flights from key markets in Asia are grounded.
Mrs La-Iad said hoteliers…
