News Forum - Thailand’s tourism target at risk amid competition, safety fears

[Thaiger]

Thailand’s ambitious goal of attracting 39 million foreign visitors this year is under threat, with industry experts warning that stiff competition and safety concerns could derail the plan. According to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (TTAA), the country is likely to welcome a maximum of 37 million foreign arrivals in 2025, still an improvement … …

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[ChrisS]

Been a long term visitor to Thailand over 20 years+ and still coming because I know many nice places to visit and have many good Thai friends but if I were coming for the first time now and going to say Bangkok and Pattaya or \Phuket I do not believe I would ever become a repeat visitor.

[AussieBob]

The boom is slowly becoming a bust. The turd is being polished up, but they will continue to decline in numbers.  There are far safer and far less corrupt places to visit in SEAsia now, that welcomes tourists and feels 'good'. Japan is cheaper than it has ever been - and it is safe and clean and organised - once they visit there then they aint coming back here. Likewise Korea and Hong Kong and Singapore are far better organised, and Vietnam is starting to finally attract tourists to its coastal beauty - and The Philippines is again getting back into the business of tourism with its magnificent beaches and islands that make Thailand pale into insignificance. Quite frankly, for a few hours more and a little more money - the best islands and beaches in the world are in Australia - very safe and organised, and very little corruption - and right now the $AUD is very low.