Thousands of Malaysians continue to visit southern Thailand despite safety warnings, says Kelantan police chief (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysians continue to cross into southern Thailand despite safety concerns, with high traffic at border checkpoints during holidays and school breaks. Police cite factors like perceived overseas travel value and exchange rates as reasons for the trend.

• Thousands of Malaysians ignore safety warnings to visit southern Thailand, especially during holidays
• Kelantan police chief reports high cross-border traffic at entry points with up to 10,000 daily entries during peak times
• Factors driving visits include perceived value of overseas travel, favorable exchange rates, and access to Thai goods