Thailand Faces Double Threat to Rebuilding Tourism | wsj.com
As the Thai government launches a campaign to woo back tourists after recent rioting here, its world-renowned hospitality industry is facing another threat: stiffer competition from neighboring countries working to increase their visitors. Thailand's tourism industry is suffering from the recent two-month-long antigovernment protests, which ended on May 19 with 88 people dead and some of the capital's most popular shopping areas in flames. Hotels across the country are reporting less than 50% occupancy after many tourists changed their holiday plans to avoid the trouble.
