Thai tourism takes gut punch as Chinese stay home
Tourist buses parked on a lot near Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok today, a striking image revealing the hollowing out of Thai tourism due to fears of the new coronavirus. – AFP pic, March 8, 2020.
RANKS of tourist buses idle under a burning sun while once-bustling theme parks lie empty – from above, striking images reveal the hollowing out of Thai tourism due to the effect of the new coronavirus. Chinese tourists – 10 million of whom were expected to visit this year – have abandoned Thailand, staying at home as a health crisis sweeps the globe, or under quarantine by their government.
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