Oct 17, 2023
Thai government urged to tighten gun control measures following shooting incident
Chiang Mai hoteliers and tourism entrepreneurs are calling on the Thai government to strengthen gun control measures after a shooting incident at a shopping mall. The incident has led to a decrease in Chinese tourists, with approximately 60,000 cancellations and a 9.2% drop in Chinese visitors. The tourism industry is concerned about the impact on the overall number of Chinese tourists, which is projected to be significantly lower than previous years. The government is being urged to implement preventive measures and diversify tourism markets.