A Chinese tourist at Tiffany’s in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: Claudia Hinterseer A Chinese tourist at Tiffany’s in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: Claudia Hinterseer
A Chinese tourist at Tiffany’s in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: Claudia Hinterseer
This Week in Asia /  Society

In Pattaya, a new breed of Chinese tourist emerges: meet the FITs

  • Once known for decadence, the Thai city attracts a new generation of Chinese tourists: Free, Independent Travellers
  • They are younger, wealthier, more adventurous – and unlikely to head to a factory to buy souvenirs they don’t need

Topic |   Chinese tourists
Thomas Sturrock

Updated: 11:38am, 18 Feb, 2019

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A Chinese tourist at Tiffany’s in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: Claudia Hinterseer A Chinese tourist at Tiffany’s in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: Claudia Hinterseer
A Chinese tourist at Tiffany’s in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: Claudia Hinterseer
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