Thailand to shut duty-free shops at airport arrival zones

Tourist destination wants visitors to spend more in the country

20240705N Thailand Airport REUTERS

The Bangkok area's Suvarnabhumi Airport will be affected by the duty-free shop closures, along with seven other airports. © Reuters

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand will end duty-free shopping for travelers arriving at international airports, in a bid to lift spending by tourists inside the country proper.

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