Chinese middle and upper class tourists are flocking to Chiang Mai and Phuket August 17th after the bomb blast in Bangkok on just one week, with hotel bookings up in both destinations, despite a run of cancellations from other overseas countries to travel to Thailand. The increase in numbers is being attributed to improved tourist attractions, tightened security measures and 30 or more flights going directly to Chiang Mai. Phuket is experiencing a daily average rise in visitors of 30%, with Chinese nationals being the largest group, followed by Australians and Russians.
Chinese middle and upper class tourists are flocking to Chiang Mai and Phuket just one week after the bomb blast in Bangkok on August 17th, with hotel bookings up in both destinations, despite a run of cancellations from other overseas countries to travel to Thailand. The increase in numbers is being attributed to improved tourist attractions, tightened security measures and 30 or more flights going directly to Chiang Mai. Phuket is experiencing a daily average rise in visitors of 30%, with Chinese nationals being the largest group, followed by Australians and Russians.