Is Thailand Losing Its Tourism Edge to Vietnam?
Concerns are mounting in Thailand's tourism sector as Vietnam rapidly closes the gap in international visitor numbers. The difference, once nearly 22 million, has shrunk to about 6 million, with Vietnam showing remarkable growth, particularly in the Russian market.
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