Thai Locals Confront the Consequences of the Country’s Decades-Long Tourism Push

As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome

Protests under the slogan ‘Take Back Thailand’ reflect local anxiety about visitors exploiting rules for long-term stays and profit Read more at The Business Times.

Thai locals confront the consequences of the country’s decades-long tourism push

Locals say a surge in foreign-run businesses and land ownership is reshaping communities beyond recognition, breeding resentment.

Thailand cracks down on foreigners amid tourism backlash

Thailand tightens visa rules and cracks down on foreign business ownership amid local concerns over tourism’s impact on islands like Koh Phangan. Read more at straitstimes.com.