The scheme will give domestic tourism a short, sharp bump, but only in the Thai‑citizen segment. Hotels in secondary provinces should see the biggest lift, because five entitlements per person plus a 500‑baht coupon pushes people toward short weekend trips. The co‑payment model also spreads spending to small operators restaurants, OTOP, and spas rather than concentrating it in big chains. But, it will only benefit those who can navigate Paotang, and only until the 500,000 slots are gone. Foreign residents won’t be part of the scheme either.
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