The global epidemic caused by COVID-19 led to the closure of borders and the end of tourism in a great number of vital places. In a short amount of time, Khao San Road, which was once a vibrant and bustling backpacker refuge in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, turned into a dismal ghost town. Now that all of the pandemic restrictions have been gone, the government is continually reporting an influx of international tourists that are helping to bring Thailand back to life. But merchants on Khao San Road claim that despite the fact that all limitations imposed by Covid have been abolished, they are not witnessing the increase in the number of tourists that was anticipated. When the limits began to be implemented, it was a devastating blow to the well-known tourist district. The authorities did all in their power to prevent poorly ventilated, crowded establishments from continuing to operate in the face of airborne disease, and one of the first types of enterprises to close its doors was a bar. As a result, Khao San Road, which was jam-packed with backpackers eating and drinking and with cafes, street bars, and businesses crowding them for their business, was a prime target to be closed down for most of the outbreak.
Even though the last of the pandemic limitations were released one month ago, the vendors that the Bangkok Post recently interviewed on the street report that they have not observed a surge in the number of customers returning even though the limits have been withdrawn. They are requesting that the government initiate tourism marketing that will entice international tourists to return to Khao San Road and the surrounding area. One street vendor who sold clothing from a stand pleaded with tourists and visitors from other countries to come back. “We are still waiting for them to come back to Khao San,” you can hear people saying. We are still going to require everyone’s help. There are not many customers from other countries today. I used to make somewhere between 5,000 and 6,000 baht per day before the pandemic, but today I only make between 1,000 and 2,000 baht per day. Since the pandemic, the majority of travelers from other countries have become more cost-conscious. It gets progressively more difficult to close a sale each time. They want me to provide them with a significant price reduction.
The traders demanded that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Tourism Authority of Thailand prioritize their efforts on educating people about the fact that travel throughout Thailand is not restricted in any way. They are also looking for assistance in publicizing the fact that, despite the fact that many costs in the industry have escalated, accommodations on Khao San Road are still reasonable, and the location is linked to a variety of tourist attractions. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo may both be reached from the road in a very short amount of time. A short walk will bring you to enticing retail establishments, restaurants, and other points of interest. A woman who sells pad Thai expressed her joy at being able to return to Khao San Road for the first time since the outbreak, despite the fact that her income is just half of what it was before. However, she made a plea to the government to assist the region by publicizing local celebrations and activities. Before the coronavirus, Khao San Road was always filled whenever there was a holiday or special event. “It has been two years since we last celebrated the new year alongside the Songkran festivals together. Therefore, the government should organize these two major events for the following year and should promote events on a regular basis around holidays in order to attract more tourists. The tourism industry in Thailand and everywhere else in the world has been struggling for the past few years. The tourism industry in Thailand and everywhere else in the world has been struggling for the past few years.
The reason why don’t people go back to Khao San Road
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