Thailand Extends Nightlife Hours to Boost Tourism
In a bid to revive the tourism industry, entertainment venues in key tourist destinations will be allowed to stay open until 4 AM starting December 15.
- Thailand's government has approved extended opening hours for nightclubs and entertainment venues in popular tourist destinations including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Samui.
- The new rules, allowing these venues to stay open until 4 AM, will start on December 15.
- This decision is part of a series of measures aimed at boosting tourism, a key driver of Thailand's economy.
- Thailand has welcomed 24.5 million foreign tourists this year and is forecasting 28 million arrivals for the full year.
- Before the pandemic, Thailand recorded a record 39.9 million arrivals, with 11 million from China, but this year, the government expects just 3.5 million arrivals from China.
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