Chinese lost in Thailand's charm

A record-breaking comedy is helping to drive interest in Thailand - and giving a boost to the country's tourism revenue in the process.

Published: 12 Jan 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Business

The number of Chinese tourists is expected to increase greatly this year thanks in part to the success of the Chinese film Lost in Thailand, which has helped to promote Thailand's image.

More young Chinese than ever before are travelling to Thailand. From left, William Jen, Alice Cheng, Xian Wang and Xian Mi take in the sights in Bangkok. YOTSAWADEE JARUNGIRAKIAT

These arrivals are expected to spend several billion baht nationwide.

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Discussion 2 : 13 Jan 2013 at 00.412
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"Popular souvenirs for the group include Naraya handbags, fried durian chips, 3-in-1 coffee, accessories, honey and instant noodles." WOW
The menu is gonna have to change a bit..what is gonna be?, NO MONEY / NO 3-in-1 t-shirts...oh! they also like honey, sorry, I think it sold at special honey bars in Ratchadapisek, full of chinese tourists there
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Discussion 1 : 12 Jan 2013 at 09.241
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2 million Chinese tourists will hardly make up for the spending loss of Americans and Europeans.
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