News Forum - Thai Tourists undeterred by Taiwan earthquakes for Songkran

[Thaiger]

Despite Taiwan experiencing its most significant earthquake in a quarter of a century and a series of tremors in Japan, Thai tourists are undeterred and continue with their planned holidays during the Songkran period. Charoen Wangananont, President of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), revealed that the majority of Thai tourists had already secured their … …

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[MrStretch]

"the majority of Thai tourists had already secured their tour packages, flight tickets, and accommodation, meaning they cannot seek refunds should they cancel their trips."

Well, that says it all, doesn't it?

 

[Ramanathan.P]

At one end they are telling that the Thais are suffering economically with rising cost of living and local tourism is not picking up. But on the other end more and more Thais are going for overseas vacation. These two contradicts each other. Looks like the Thais are not suffering economically. May be only a certain percentage is suffering where as the rest are really enjoying life. 

[HiuMak]

15 hours ago, Ramanathan.P said:

At one end they are telling that the Thais are suffering economically with rising cost of living and local tourism is not picking up. But on the other end more and more Thais are going for overseas vacation. These two contradicts each other. Looks like the Thais are not suffering economically. May be only a certain percentage is suffering where as the rest are really enjoying life. 

Income gap widening? 

[Ramanathan.P]

1 hour ago, HiuMak said:

Income gap widening? 

May be the middle group is getting narrower, either pushing up or down.....