The Thailand-China Tourism Association (TCTA) revealed that forward booking by Chinese tourists during the Golden Week bounced back 80%.
Ronnarong Cheewinsiriamnuai, the TCTA president, said it found the confidence of Chinese travellers has been restored since the Aug 17 bombing at the Erawan Shrine. Ten days after the blast, 45% of package tour bookings were cancelled. However, the TCTA is confident that business will fully bounce back by the New Year festival and boom again during Chinese New Year.