News Forum - Malaysian tourist influx remains steady despite uncertainty in Thailand’s south

[Thaiger]

Malaysians are still streaming into Songkhla, despite safety concerns and uncertainties following the recent fireworks warehouse explosion and a car bombing in Narathiwat. The blasts brought ensuing speculation over safety concerns across Thailand’s southernmost provinces. But an average of 10,000 Malaysian tourists each day are visiting Southern Thailand anyway. Songchai Mungprasithichai, spearheading the Songkhla Tourism … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

Most of them are groups of family with their own transport as one full tank before crossing is more than enough for them to reach Suratthani and back. Weekends are packed with long Q at the border crossing. However only few pass Hat Yai and Songklah towards north. Most will settle in Hat Yai for window shopping, especially the ladies and men have to obediently follow them. No choice.....