The pandemic has slowed tourism to Thailand's Buddhist temples, but the impact is more than economic

(ANALYSIS) The economies of countries dependent on tourism are clearly hurting, with visitor numbers plummeting as a result of the pandemic. The Thai government estimates $100 billion in losses to GDP but the actual loss cannot be captured in these numbers alone. Many cross-cultural exchange opportunities have been lost as well.

Asia, TravelBrooke SchedneckJune 10, 2021Brooke Schedbeck, Thailand's temples, Buddhist temples, pandemic tourism, COVID-19 tourism, Secondary FeatureComment

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