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 fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.
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According to CNBC, the number of trip bookings to Thailand fell by 15.6% from January 13 to January 20. Chinese tourists are choosing destinations other than Southeast Asia The decline in interest in Thailand is also impacting other Southeast Asian countries,
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Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives.
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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.
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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Chinese nationals and travel operators who spoke to CNA said the reality on the ground is “very different” and urged travellers to look beyond sensational things being said online.