One could blame the global economic recession or point the finger at the political mess for the decline in tourism, but actually one needs look no further than the arrival hall at Suvarnabhumi Airport to see what really turns off most tourists.Yes,... ...full story at The Nation
from The Nation on Fri, Oct 31 2008
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