Being going into town almost daily, for the last few months.
Having also lived there in the past, I am familiar with all the economic activity etc.
The pandemic has totally devastated the tourism industry and by contagion ,a lot of the commercial activity.
Many hotels haven't reopened, malls and big supermarkets quiet, a multitude of small shops gone for good
The nightlife industry is still dead.
The trickle of tourists from Malaysia hasn't had any meaningful impact.
For rent/sale signs all over.
A general depressing feeling all over.
Terrible.
I feel sorry for ppl who lost livelyhoods.
I believe Robinson's, Diana, Siam Nakarin are living on borrowed time.
Somebody can correct me but I think Odean has gone under too, except the ground floor which still operates.
Big C extra is very quiet also.
There's a limit as to how much money companies can burn.
The only places with some vigorous activity are Makro, Central Festival and the fresh markets
I believe the center of town, as we knew it, is not coming back.