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Friday, May 3, 2024

The night is full of promise

A captivating view of Wat Arun along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok at night.

When it is too early to sleep, visitors have plenty of choices in Thailand other than heading back to the hotel.

The night-time economy, meaning activities from 6pm to 6am, have always been an important part of tourism expenditure in Thailand.

Nightclubs and bars are estimated to generate around US$5.5 billion (194 billion baht) per year in the country, contributing about 1% of GDP. Shopping malls in downtown Bangkok close much later than those in Europe, while several night markets installed “Instagrammable” lights and created…

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