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Pattaya's New Year Festival Sees Record Tourist Surge

1/4/2025

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Pattaya's New Year festival buzzed with excitement as occupancy rates soared above 80%, fueled by a wave of European tourists, including Russians, Germans, and Brits. Morakot Kuldirok celebrated this remarkable rebound, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Nearby Sriracha thrived too, with 70-80% occupancy, thanks to popular attractions like Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

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Pattaya's New Year festival buzzed with excitement as occupancy rates soared above 80%, fueled by a wave of European tourists, including Russians, Germans, and Brits. Morakot Kuldirok celebrated this remarkable rebound, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Nearby Sriracha thrived too, with 70-80% occupancy, thanks to popular attractions like Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.