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Thailand forecasts fewer tourists as Middle East war spikes fuel prices and travel demand
International
Published on 29 April 2026
War raised fuel costs and chilled European arrivals
Thailand’s finance ministry says the country’s economic growth and tourist arrivals are expected to fall this year as the Middle East conflict pushes global energy prices higher. With the US-Israel campaign against Iran underway for two months, tourists from Europe and the Middle East have declined, driven by the rise in fuel costs that makes travel more expensive.
- Thailand expects slower growth and fewer arrivals this year
- Middle East conflict is pushing global energy and fuel prices up
- Tourists from Europe and the Middle East have already declined
- The impact is tied to travel cost increases from higher fuel costs
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