By Megha Paul

TD Editor

 

Thais showed positive sentiment toward domestic tourism and look to dust off their suitcase and travel again when it is possible. According to a digital travel platform, Agoda, a third of Thai people would consider domestic travel within the first two months after restrictions are lifted, with 1 in 5 ready to pack and go a trip immediately. Agoda’s Welcome Back to Travel survey also highlighted Thais’ travel trends post-pandemic.

 

Domestic travel intent remains strong

 

Thais are ready to get back to explore the wonders of their country again as soon as restrictions lift, and it is safe to do so.  In fact, more Thais are intent to hit the road again right after restrictions are eased for domestic travel than their peers in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam (20% vs. 8%,12%,5%, respectively).

 

Male Thais (50%) are marginally more likely to embark on a domestic trip within the next six months than female Thais (45%), with 22% of male respondents considering domestic travel right after the restrictions are eased, compared to 19% female.

 

Within the same time frame, more Gen X Thais (1965-1980) are eager to travel domestically (51%), followed by Millennials (1981-1996) 49%, Baby Boomer (1946-1964) 47%, and Gen Z (1997-2009) 41%.

 

Full story: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/agodas-post-pandemic-survey-finds-thais-bullish-on-domestic-travel/

 

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8 minutes ago, webfact said:

and Gen Z (1997-2009) 41%.

I guess at 11-12 years of age some still wanted to go to the moon too

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

with 22% of male respondents considering domestic travel right after the restrictions are eased, compared to 19% female.

So about 80% of Thais plan to stay at home. Great survey!

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thais showed positive sentiment toward domestic tourism and look to dust off their suitcase and travel again when it is possible. 

Only one problem, they forgot to mention that only the Rich Thais would be in a position to do so

Another positive spin media article by a company that benefits from spinning the market.

1 hour ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Only one problem, they forgot to mention that only the Rich Thais would be in a position to do so

20% of the elite is all they're interested in...

Not cheap charlie Thai.

I miss read the title, should have said Thais <deleted>

If they had polled foreign visitors they would have got the following results:

99.9% like an alcoholic drink with their meal;

98.9% dislike rubbish strewn everywhere;

98.9% feared being bitten by wild dogs;

97% prefer to travel safely on roads;

The percentages who prefer an honest police force have been lost in the post.

Breaking News!  20% of Agoda website visitors are actually planning to travel.

finds Thais bullish on domestic travel

 

7 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Only one problem, they forgot to mention that only the Rich Thais would be in a position to do so

    I disagree.  Plenty of Thais did not lose their jobs.  My Bangkok Thai relatives all kept their jobs, as have all my Thai friends, none in the tourist industry.  Plus, they have been working from home and not going out much so they've saved even more than usual.  They usually take 1 international trip a year and they've saved on that, too.  I'm not saying that there aren't lots that are hurting but there's also a large middle class segment that will be able to take some domestic trips.