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Thailand Tourism from Southeast Asia Falls 9.4%

Thailand recorded 6.4 million arrivals from nine Southeast Asian markets in the first eight months, down 9.4% amid safety concerns and political instability. Malaysia led with 3 million visitors, while Laos and Singapore followed. Notably, arrivals from Myanmar (+18.8%) and the Philippines (+22.4%) bucked the declining trend.