Tourism in Thailand: Massive downturn in bookings for the coming weeks and months - je 02.12.2008 16

The Thai word "Suvarna-bhumi" translates as something like "The Golden Land". It's also the name of the largest and most modern airport in Asia. It was built just a few years ago - marking the incredible growth in tourism to the region, and to Thailand in particular. But the lengthy blockade of "Suvarna-bhumi" International Airport has already caused a massive downturn in bookings for the coming weeks and months - normally the height of the tourist season in Thailand.