The toxic smog currently affecting US will inevitably hit the tourism market if it continues over the longer term, a Bank of Thailand official has warned. The city and its surrounding areas are currently enduring high levels of pollution caused by ultra-fine dust particles. While hotel occupancy rates appear to be unaffected so far, the poor air quality is likely to have an impact on local and foreign tourism rates if it is prolonged, according to Don Nakornthab, senior director of the bank’s economic and policy department.
The toxic smog currently affecting Bangkok will inevitably hit the tourism market if it continues over the longer term, a Bank of Thailand official has warned. The city and its surrounding areas are currently enduring high levels of pollution caused by ultra-fine dust particles. While hotel occupancy rates appear to be unaffected so far, the poor air quality is likely to have an impact on local and foreign tourism rates if it is prolonged, according to Don Nakornthab, senior director of the bank’s economic and policy department.