However, regrets are a lot higher amongst Generation Z with half of this age group regreting not traveling more often (52 per cent) and about 34 per cent regrets not being more adventurous. This figure stood at only 34 per cent for overall travelers. Baby boomers are the most willing to face their travel anxieties head on with the majority (85 per cent) say they have. Traveling deepen existing and create new relationships with almost a third (31 per cent) of Thai travellers becoming closer to their families and one in three (34 per cent) making new long-lasting friendships while on vacation. Travelling can also be beneficial both physically and mentally with 60 per cent saying it had a positive effect on their mental health and 25 per cent deciding to improve their physical health.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 21, 2018 18:00 UTC