Driving-in tourist numbers plummet after ban

The number of vehicles from China to Chiang Mai province has plummeted by 98% to 10 from 600 daily following a ban on inbound motorists from driving deeper into the kingdom.

Pornchai Jitnavasathian, chairman of the Tourism Council of Chiang Mai, said on Monday that the much lighter inbound traffic obviously resulted from the Land Transport Department’s ban on visiting motorists from driving beyond the province of entry. The measure took effect on June 27.

Full story: Bangkok Post

CHEEWIN SATTHA