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Chinese Tourists Cancelling Their Trips to Thailand Over Ransom and Safety Fears

BANGKOK – Chinese tourists are quickly changing their minds about visiting Thailand this year, causing the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) to drop its 2026 arrival forecast from 9 million down to just 7 million. Travelers are avoiding the popular Southeast Asian destination because they are deeply worried about their safety. This massive drop […]

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Chinese Tourists Shun Thailand Amid Viral Fear-Mongering in China

BANGKOK - Once filled with neon glow, chilli-scented night air, and endless selfie sticks outside the Grand Palace, Thailand feels muted this year.

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24 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Bangkok Pub Raid Amid Drug Crackdown

BANGKOK - Police arrested 24 Chinese nationals during a large-scale raid at an unlicensed pub in Huai Khwang on Friday night. Officers uncovered “happy water”, a party drug made from ecstasy, methamphetamine and ketamine.

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China’s Economic Woes Continue to Effect Tourism in Thailand

BANGKOK —It’s impossible to ignore the empty tour buses and quieter beaches in Thailand this year. The drop in Chinese travellers is striking—Chinese tourists once made up a third of all visitors, but their numbers have now plummeted by over 20%…

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