Is the price increase in Thailand really expensive?

On March 20th, a topic "Is Thailand really too expensive to go?" Was boarded the Weibo hot search. The overall rise in prices in Thailand has once again sparked heated discussions. Many tourists said in interviews that the prices of local hotels and cars in Thailand have risen sharply. The original fare of tens of baht may now cost about RMB in 50 yuan. However, with the encryption of flights, the price of air tickets to Thailand has dropped even more than before. With the approach of May Day, some tourists began to look for alternative destinations. After the pilot restoration of the second batch of outbound destinations, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries are expected to become one of the most popular destinations for China tourists after Thailand.

The price of local hotels in Thailand has increased by more than 30%

"Thailand's prices have risen in an all-round way" and "three times more expensive than usual" ... Recently, news about local price increases in Thailand has emerged in an endless stream on social media platforms. Is Thailand really expensive? With this question, beijing business today reporter interviewed many tourists who have been to Thailand recently.

Bai Fan (pseudonym), who works in Beijing, signed up for CYTS (600 138) team tour in Thailand in February this year. Before the outbreak, the main outbound destinations of White Sail were Japan, European countries and other destinations. This is her first time to Thailand. Talking about the local prices in Thailand, Bai Fan said: "Some friends in the same trade said that the prices in Thailand have indeed gone up, but I feel fine, because the transportation and accommodation for group tours are arranged by travel agencies. My personal expenses are mainly used for night markets and snacks. "

Bai Fan said that the snacks and mutton kebabs she bought at the local night market cost about 30-50 baht, equivalent to RMB 10 yuan. She said: "Although the price has gone up, it is not outrageous. After all, in the past three years, prices in many parts of the world have been rising, and overall, prices are acceptable. "

Hu Xin, a tourist, said, "Relatively speaking, the prices of hotels and cars in Thailand have risen relatively. I used to take a taxi for tens of baht, but now it may be around RMB in 50 yuan. Hotel prices in Thailand have also increased compared with 20 19. "

Another staff member of the local land agency said: "The prices of international high-end hotels such as Marriott and Hilton have increased by more than 50% compared with 20 19, while the prices of some local hotels have increased slightly by about 30%."

According to Wu Liyun, an associate professor at China Cultural Tourism Industry Research Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University, the price increase of outbound travel is not limited to one destination in Thailand, but has occurred in many destinations. "First of all, the operation of international flights has not fully recovered. Moreover, from the perspective of accommodation, some restaurants and accommodations that once received tourists from China have been transformed under the epidemic, and they no longer receive tourists, which will also lead to an increase in tourism costs. Overall, the core reason is the price increase caused by insufficient supply. "