Earthquake Tremors Shake Thai Tourism Confidence

A powerful 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has rattled Thailand’s tourism sector, already grappling with safety concerns. Buildings in Bangkok shook, prompting 10% of foreign tourists to check out early, with international arrivals expected to drop by up to 15% in the next two weeks. The Thai Hotels Association and government are working to reassure visitors, conducting safety audits. With tourism contributing 13% of GDP and employing 20% of the workforce, the economic stakes are high. Songkran bookings remain below pre-COVID levels, especially among hesitant Chinese tourists. Experts warn this could derail the forecast of 38.1 million tourist arrivals in 2025.

The only thing that isn't rattled is the now quake proof Baht of course 🤔