Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand

Chinese travelers cancel Lunar New Year trips to Thailand over safety concerns
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as concerns over the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing continue to reverberate through the country.
Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel
Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives.
Thai PM to reassure Chinese tourists on security ahead of Lunar New Year
Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore the confidence of Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Friday after an alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor sparked concerns about the safety of travellers.
Fears of scam centre kidnaps keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
Chinese visitors soar 20% despite safety concerns
Chinese arrivals to Thailand surged by 20.3% year-on-year over the past week, as the government pledged to tackle this market's safety concerns.Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said tourism arrivals during Jan 20-26 remained positive with 16% growth year-on- year,
Thailand sees drop in Chinese tourists amid safety concerns
Chinese interest in Thailand as a vacation destination has taken a hit during the annual Lunar New Year holiday. Bookings have declined by 15.6 percent from January 13 to 20, compared to the previous week.
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