Chinese tourists were a frequent sight at Thailand’s Wat Phra Kaew temple on Feb. 15, the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday. (Photo by Yuka Konishi)
KOSUKE INOUE and YUKA KONISHI
February 18, 2026 02:17 JST
BANGKOK — Thailand is working to bring Chinese tourists back to the country during the Lunar New Year holiday after last year’s downturn, competing with Vietnam to capitalize on tensions between China and Japan that have spurred many to seek alternative destinations.
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