Why Tourists Are Leaving Thailand in 2025 | Overcharges, Costs & Decline in Phuket

Tourism in Thailand isn’t what it used to be. Empty beaches, frustrated visitors, higher prices, ATM fees, and even laws against leaving honest reviews...

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0:00 – the tourist decline talk
0:40 – Empty bars, beaches, and restaurants
1:15 – Comparing Thailand vs Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
1:50 – Hotels squeezing every dollar from tourists
2:15 – Why negative reviews are risky in Thailand
3:20 – Cash-only culture & ATM withdrawal fees
4:56 – The currency conversion “scam” problem
7:08 – Feeling like a “walking wallet” as a tourist
8:34 – Pet-friendly hotels that aren’t really pet-friendly
9:52 – Dogs vs children: unfair rules & extra charges
10:22 – Stories of tourists punished for reviews
12:00 – Surveillance & strict hotel rules
12:45 – “Pet-friendly” as just another money grab
13:07 – Why Thailand may be losing tourists now
13:49 – Same service, higher prices = no value
14:08 – Lake Como vs Phuket price comparison
14:20 – Final thoughts & invitation for relocation help