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