Washington DC Massage Parlors: As Violence Continues, Thai Tourism Falls Sharply
Written on May 21, 2010 – 9:48 am | by rubmedownthere
In fact much of Bangkok is peaceful, as are virtually all parts of the provinces covered in the advisory, and many Thais are disturbed to see their country portrayed as a place of violence. “When you get out from those areas of political turmoil, things seem to move as smoothly as ever,” said Korakot Punlopruksa, a travel writer and photographer. “We still live peacefully, we still love good food, and the sea is still beautiful.” Thais try to break away from thoughts of the conflict, she said. “Otherwise, we would go crazy.”
On Khaosan Road, a low-budget haven that is far from the fighting, the calm weighed like a heavy cloud over half-empty bars and souvenir shops and hostels. Rows of three-wheeled tuk-tuk taxis stood idle in front of empty Internet cafes and foot-massage parlors.