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Thailand Tourism Crisis Hits Pattaya Hard as Visitor Markets From China, India, Russia and Many Other Countries Slow, Causing Falling Tourist Arrivals, Reduced Airline Capacity, Weak Hotel Performance and a Severe Low Season Challenge for Thousands of Local Businesses

Monday, July 13, 2026

Pattaya is facing a severe tourism downturn because weaker demand from major international source markets, including China, India, Russia, South Korea, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and other regions, has reduced visitor arrivals, limited flight capacity and pushed hotels into a difficult low season.

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Thailand Tourism Crisis Hits Pattaya Hard as Visitor Markets From China, India, Russia and Many Other Countries Slow, Causing Falling Tourist Arrivals, Reduced Airline Capacity, Weak Hotel Performance and a Severe Low Season Challenge for Thousands of Local Businesses

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