ASEAN TRAVEL | ASEAN tourists prefer Thailand over Indonesia: Study

People sit by the lake at Benchakitti Park on March 5, 2024, in Bangkok. (AFP/Manan Vatsyayana)

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The annual survey sought to measure the perceived soft power of several major countries like Japan, Australia and the United States, as well as the ten countries comprising ASEAN.

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Southeast Asian tourists are significantly more likely to choose Thailand over Indonesia for their holidays, a new study has found, with travelers citing the lack of accessibility and freedom as reasons behind Indonesia’s lagging tourism appeal.

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However, Indonesia remains a popular holiday destination for its own citizens, with half of the population preferring to vacation..

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Yvette Tanamal
The Jakarta Post- PREMIUM
Jakarta Tue, April 9, 2024

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Jakarta, Indonesia’s massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock. ― Google

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