Travel restrictions slow-down Thailand market
Gem business, thing are not so great today! By furnishing the latest scenario for Thailand Market, Kennedy Ho, ICA Ambassador-Thailand reports, there are very few foreign tourists visiting Thailand at the moment as Thailand's travel restrictions are still in effect (14 days quarantine). Foreigners with work permits are now allowed back, but before their visa is approved to enter Thailand, they need to choose their alternative quarantine venue. These are usually 4-5 star hotels. Within Thailand is a totally different story. Local travel & tourism is very active. Millions of locals are traveling throughout Thailand, most hotels are giving special rates and the Thailand government has given some subsidies for local travel (eg: the government helps pay US$100- per night for hotel room). The government has also made special holidays to compensate for the lockdown during Songkran (Thai New Year in April). This means we are getting multiple 4-day weekends in the last...