News Forum - Thailand’s weak baht could have a silver lining in the tourism industry, THA says

[Thaiger]

There might be a silver lining to Thailand’s weakening baht for the tourism industry. The president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) says the weakening baht is one of several factors making Thai tourism more attractive in post-pandemic times. THA president Marissa Nunbhakdi says that now the ‘Test & Go’ and ‘Thailand Pass’ schemes have been scrapped, momentum has built up for reopening borders. She said the weak baht could help the tourism industry since tourists can spend more money in Thailand now.  Marissa noted, however, that she is not sure whether the weak baht will help offset high transportation […]

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[Janneman]

More attractive to tourists from dollar-countries yes. For tourists from the euro zone nothing has changed. Even worse, it will get more expensive for them as prices are likely to rise.

[Meeee]

No we can't, our currancy has fallen as well. 

[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

4 hours ago, Thaiger said:

She said the weak baht could help the tourism industry since tourists can spend more money in Thailand now. 

They seem think that the only existing foreign currency is dollar.

[Cabra]

Sometimes there is no silver lining...