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Jones, A. (2026, September 26). Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368828/thailand-has-had-enough-foreign-tourists-behaving-badly?utm_source=rss_feed
Jones, Aidan. “Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly.” South China Morning Post, 26 Sept. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368828/thailand-has-had-enough-foreign-tourists-behaving-badly?utm_source=rss_feed.
Jones, Aidan. “Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly.” South China Morning Post, September 26, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368828/thailand-has-had-enough-foreign-tourists-behaving-badly?utm_source=rss_feed.
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Thailand is experiencing growing frustration with foreign tourists who misbehave or commit crimes, leading many locals to avoid visiting popular attractions like the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo where handlers traditionally accept tips from visitors but now mostly receive Thai baht from domestic tourists as international tourism has declined. Tourism contributes about 20% of Thailand's economy and includes major resorts in Phuket and Koh Samui, as well as attractions like Pattaya. The reduction in foreign tourist visits is straining the country’s hospitality industry, known for its welcoming attitude towards visitors.
