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Tourism Slump Impacts Bangkok Dining Scene

Tourism Slump Impacts Bangkok Dining Scene

Restaurants along Bangkok’s popular Banthat Thong Road are experiencing a 40–50% drop in revenue, mainly due to weak domestic spending and a significant decline in Chinese tourists, according to the Bantadthong Association. Adviser Sittichan Vuttipornkul noted that rising operational costs, including rent and ingredients, are outpacing consumer spending. Foreign visitors—especially Chinese—typically make up 20–30% of…