REUTERSThe government has relaxed Covid-19 restrictions nationwide for the Songkran festivities, but many people remain wary about travelling, according to a survey by Marketbuzzz. Marketbuzzz said it found that 45% of respondents have no travel plans, compared with 47% last year. Interestingly, a larger proportion of respondents, 52%, said they were worried about Covid-19, compared with 35% in a survey taken last year. The main concerns are catching Covid (29%) and continuing high infection totals (24%). Asked what prompted them to make holiday travel plans, 41% said they were attracted by inexpensive hotel accommodation.

Source: Bangkok Post April 12, 2022 03:56 UTC