Earthquake Tremors Shake Thai Tourism Confidence

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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.

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