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May 22, 2014 09:27 pm GMT
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Tourism in Thailand Goes on Despite Martial Law
Tourism is so important to Thailand that the announcement of martial law in the nation included a concession for travelers.
On Thursday, Thailand's military chief announced the military had taken control of the government; a curfew has been imposed for the entire nation from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. The chief also said that the military would provide security to foreigners.
Travel and tourism made up $73.8 billion of Thailand's gross domestic product in 2013, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Thailand's travel industry provided 2,563,000 jobs last year, accounting for 6.6% of the country's total employment. Read more...
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