Peace deal unlikely to revive tourism (opens original article in a new tab)

Tourists in traditional Thai costumes at the Temple of Dawn in Bangkok in April. Varuth Hirunyatheb Hotels and airlines remain cautious about the potential end of the Middle East conflict as the positive impact could be delayed due to a steep slowdown in purchasing power, particularly among domestic tourists, during this low season. Thai Lion Air's average load factor for June and July has fallen year-on-year, as travellers are exercising greater caution with their spending in the off-peak season after shelling out for holidays in April and early May.

• Tourists in traditional Thai costumes at the Temple of Dawn in Bangkok in April.
• Varuth Hirunyatheb Hotels and airlines remain cautious about the potential end of the Middle East conflict as the positive impact could be delayed due to a steep slowdown in purchasing power, particularly among domestic tourists, during this low season.
• Thai Lion Air's average load factor for June and July has fallen year-on-year, as travellers are exercising greater caution with their spending in the off-peak season after shelling out for holidays in April and early May.