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Luxury Hotels In Thailand Slash Prices To Deal With Tourism Slowdown

As the armed conflict in the Middle East continues to cause economic disruptions, hiked oil prices and impact international air travel, luxury hotels in Thailand have been cutting down their prices as a way to deal with the slowdown on tourism, according to a news report of VnExpress.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…

Luxury hotels across Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, are rolling out deep discounts to attract domestic travelers as international arrivals weaken due to disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.

Thai residents and expatriates are being offered discounts of up to 70% at five-star hotels, where nightly rates can typically reach US$1,000, Bloomberg reported.

At Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, one of the capital’s most iconic riverside properties, rooms are now priced below $300 per night. In southern Thailand, a luxury resort overlooking the dramatic limestone cliffs of Railay Beach is offering stays from around $430 per night, roughly half its usual rate.

The steep promotions come as flight cancellations and airspace closures tied to the conflict in Iran disrupt key Europe-Asia travel routes, making journeys to Thailand more complex and costly.

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism fears a loss of 596,000 visitors and 40.9 billion baht ($1.29 billion) in revenues if the conflict drags on for more than eight weeks.

Phangnga Province has already seen a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimates losses at nearly 1.7 billion baht ($52.3 million), according to its hotel association, Bangkok Post reported.

Authorities are also preparing contingency measures to offset any decline in arrivals from long-haul markets including Europe and the U.S. Thailand experienced a tourism downturn last year amid a combination of kidnapping incidents, flooding and border conflict.

The country is aiming to attract 37 million foreign visitors this year, a projected increase of more than 11% from 2025 but that target is increasingly at risk.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Does the discounting of room rates by luxury hotels in Thailand entice you to visit them? How long do you think the slump of tourism will last?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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När Irankriget bröt ut och luftrummen stängdes fastnade Inger Finnholm och Ove Ödeström i ett kaos där flyg ställdes in, priser skenade och ett havererat plan blockerade landningsbanan. Nu är de hemma i Norrbotten igen.

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Il Fatto Quotidiano: Parla sul palco in abito da sera quando all’improvviso perde i denti: il video della candidata a Miss Grand Thailand è virale

Abito elegante, capelli impeccabili, espressione radiosa: Kamolwan Chanago stava tenendo il suo breve discorso alle preliminari di Miss Grand Thailand 2026, a Bangkok, quando ha perso i denti (protesi). Il video è diventato virale in pochissimi minuti.
La 18enne si è presentata sul palco con sicurezza, ma a un certo punto le parole si sono fatte confuse: le protesi dentali hanno cominciato a muoversi mentre stava parlando fino a che una non si è ‘staccata’. L’evento era trasmesso in diretta su YouTube, senza possibilità di interrompere e ripartire.
Cosa ha fatto Chanago dopo la cadute delle protesi? Non ha perso la calma. Si è girata per sistemare quello che poteva e poi è tornata a sfilare. L’organizzazione ha parlato di “un piccolo e imprevisto incidente”, sottolineando come la concorrente abbia gestito tutto “con professionalità e compostezza”, permettendo allo show di proseguire senza interruzioni. Il pubblico ha reagito con applausi, mentre il video ha fatto il giro dei social, tra commenti ammirati e chi discute ancora sulla natura dei denti: faccette, protesi parziali o accessori rimovibili?

Miss Thailand contestants teeth fall out live during the pagent pic.twitter.com/1N0IMXOLx8
— TaraBull (@TaraBull) March 27, 2026

L'articolo Parla sul palco in abito da sera quando all’improvviso perde i denti: il video della candidata a Miss Grand Thailand è virale proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.

She speaks on stage in a formal evening gown when suddenly she loses her teeth: the video of the Miss Grand Thailand candidate goes viral.

Elegant dress, impeccable hair, radiant expression: Kamolwan Chanago was giving her brief speech at the preliminary round of Miss Grand Thailand 2026 in Bangkok when she lost her teeth (dentures). The video went viral in just a few minutes.

The 18-year-old appeared on stage with confidence, but at one point the words became confused: the dentures began to move while she was speaking until one ‘came loose’. The event was being broadcast live on YouTube, with no possibility of stopping and restarting.

What did Chanago do after the denture falls? She didn’t lose her composure. She turned to fix what she could and then returned to the walk. The organizers described it as “a small and unforeseen incident,” emphasizing how the contestant had handled everything “with professionalism and composure,” allowing the show to continue without interruption. The audience reacted with applause, while the video went around on social media, with admiring comments and debate over the nature of the teeth: veneers, partial dentures or removable accessories?

Miss Thailand contestants teeth fall out live during the pagent pic.twitter.com/1N0IMXOLx8
— TaraBull (@TaraBull) March 27, 2026

The article: Talks on stage in a gala dress when suddenly loses teeth: the viral video of the Miss Grand Thailand contestant comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.

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Der riesige liegende Buddha aus dem Tempel Wat Pho in Bangkok.
Er ist 46 m lang und 15m hoch. Und er glänzt!

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I'm genuinely not complaining.
But 34°C with 90% humidity is a killer. Especially when the breeze disappears and you're in direct sunlight.
Even the locals are finding it difficult.

Thinking of moving here, just so I can stop worrying what the weather will be. 😜😂

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Case at #Thailand’s busiest hub highlights strict immigration rules—and the rising risks for unprepared travelers.

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