Chiang Mai Hotel Bookings at 30% as Air Pollution Concerns Loom; Hopes for Songkran Boost

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Chiang Mai—On March 27th, 2024, Mrs. La-iad Bungsrithong, the Northern Thai Hotels Association advisor, publicly revealed that the statistics of hotel bookings in Chiang Mai were only 30% full compared to the start of April from the previous year, 2023.

However, it was expected that the occupancy number would surge back to 70% during the Songkran Festival. In Chiang Mai, La-iad publicly stated the water play would be from April 13th to 15th, however, like other provinces, some areas would be designated to start the water play from April 1st onward.

 

During this time of the year in Chiang Mai, many tourists choose to visit tropical islands like Koh Samui as Chiang Mai is a destination for those who want to appreciate a cool winter. Moreover, Chiang Mai is currently facing air pollution at a concerning level, and hopefully, in April, more tourists would visit Chiang Mai if PM 2.5 problems are alleviated, said La-iad.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-29

 

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[spidermike007]

This is just another example of do nothing Sretta doing absolutely nothing for the Thai people, refusing to honor his responsibilities, and bowing down to corporate interests. Big Agra is responsible for much of the current pollution, and they must be punished by any means possible. Perhaps it's time for the people to take action and do what needs to be done. 

[DaddyWarbucks]

Get out the word to everyone everywhere about the poisonous air we are breathing here in Chiang Mai and all over Northern Thailand.

Let tourist numbers tank and only then will you see any meaningful steps taken by the authorities to improve the situation.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Chiang Mai—On March 27th, 2024, Mrs. La-iad Bungsrithong, the Northern Thai Hotels Association advisor, publicly revealed that the statistics of hotel bookings in Chiang Mai were only 30% full compared to the start of April from the previous year, 2023.

Clean up the pollution from burning... 

[Peabody]

The hotel bookings are not at 30%, they are 30% of what they were a year ago. Say they were 70% a year ago, that would mean that they are actually at 21% now.

 

[The Theory]

I'm sure songkran water guns will help having clean air. 🤔