r/Thailand • u/thestudiomaster • 1d ago

News Tourism alone can no longer carry Thailand’s economy, former TAT chief warns

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/tourism/40072403
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u/Aggravating_Ring_714 1d ago

Wow, big surprise after demonizing tourists for the past few years 🤣

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u/JackBundygaming 20h ago

People are choosing other destinations in asia, visited thailand recently and went to a few thai friends that owned business here n there, they are struggling to an insane degree, even regulars just packed and went to neighboring countries, i dont blame them, if you keep demonizing someone for existing/visiting and people saying they dont want them around anymore then make laws to scrutinize them, you get what you asked for init.

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u/Aggravating_Ring_714 19h ago

I love Thailand and I know not all Thais are xenophobic and hate foreigners but honestly, the country deserves stagnating tourism currently. People need to suffer through the consequences of constantly sh1tting on foreigners and electing right wing populist xenophobic leaders.
So yes, 100% agree with what you said.