Asia Insight「Thailand’s Struggling Inbound Tourism」

Media : NHKworld

Airdate : 2020年10月16日

Director : Maruyama Sakutaro

Producer : Nakamura Yutaka

Thailand’s Struggling Inbound Tourism

October 16, 2020

10:30 – 11:00 / 16:30 – 17:00 / 19:30 – 20:00

October 17, 2020

4:30 – 5:00

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Thailand had relied heavily on foreign tourists, but the coronavirus forced it to close its borders in April, costing many their livelihoods. Some sought out new business opportunities, or continued working for a fraction of their former incomes. Others adjust their workstyle to focus on local customers. Among the compromised tourism industry, a multitude of people now seek new solutions.

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A bar owner in an area once popular with tourists lowers prices to attract local customers