No destination in sight for Thailand’s tourism sector amid coronavirus uncertainties

For Chanapan Kaewklachaiyawut, a Bangkok-based tour operator who caters to Chinese visitors, the news that Thailand on Monday extended its state of emergency until May 31 came as no surprise. After almost 30 years in the industry, the Covid-19 pandemic has left him unable to speculate about the future – either of his own business, or the country’s tourism sector.“I cannot say when my business can return. We cannot look at just China, and China doesn’t only look at Thailand. I cannot even guess…