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Thailand sees a rise in early hotel check-outs after the recent earthquake.
Thai Hotels Association (THA) President Mr. Thienprasith Chaipattaranan revealed that following the earthquake in Myanmar, which was felt in Thailand, hotel members reported that 8-10% of tourists nationwide opted for early check-outs. The most affected areas include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Ayutthaya, while some travelers have chosen to change their destination to Pattaya or Phuket instead.
The association expected the earthquake to cause a short-term decline in foreign tourists’ confidence over the next two weeks. This includes those who had already booked trips but decided not to come and those still considering their travel plans who may now postpone their visits. As a result, the hotel and tourism industry is projected to lose at least 10-15% in revenue.
Additionally, the THA anticipated that the earthquake’s impact will extend into the upcoming Songkran festival, despite reassurances by the Thai Government that the festival would be held normally. It is estimated that it will take about a month for the situation to return to normal.
“The collapse of a building in Chatuchak has gone viral globally. It is now important to restore tourist confidence ahead of this year’s Songkran festival,” Mr. Thienprasith stated.
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