‘Come back soon’: coronavirus wreaks havoc on global tourism hotspots

Outbreak huge blow for Thailand, Japan and Italy, which rely heavily on Chinese visitors

Most February evenings, it’s a struggle to push through the crowds to get to Yanakawee Srialam’s souvenir stall in Bangkok’s Ratchada Train night market. It’s peak tourism season and the market’s alleyways would normally be heaving with visitors.

But Chinese tourists, who make up the vast majority of Srialam’s usual customers, have all but disappeared. His best-selling items now include disposable face masks, which have surpassed sales of souvenirs including pad Thai fridge magnets.

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