Tourism Crisis - Pattaya and Thailand urgently need government support as visitor numbers plunge

Pattaya is considered a dream destination for pensioners from Europe. But many return disappointed. The reality in Thai paradise is often more complex than thought.

Tourism Crisis - Pattaya and Thailand urgently need government support as visitor numbers plunge

Thailand’s tourism hits a slump as Chinese arrivals plummet 30% — hoteliers call for urgent government rescue. PATTAYA, Thailand — As Thailand enters the low season, the country’s tourism industry — a critical economic driver — is facing mounting pressure, with hoteliers and tourism operators calling for urgent intervention from the government amid falling international arrivals, plunging occupancy rates, and intensifying regional competition. A…