In what is considered to be a landmark move, Thailand is planning on legalising same-sex marriage as of January 2025. A decision that will not just guarantee equal rights for people of all sexual orientations but that could also mean a big boost for its tourism industry.
Following the announcement of the new law, travel platform Agoda has carried out a new study looking at its consequences for the country’s tourism industry. With 30 million annual visitors resulting in approximately $60 billon in revenues, the Thai economy largely depends on tourists.
According to Agoda, the marriage equality legislation could deliver an extra 4 million international vistors per year and increase tourism revenues by approximately $2 billion annually…
