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European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions

Coastal Koh Chang in Trat. The island is becoming more popular with European tourists. (Photo: Jakkrit Waewkhlaihong)

European tourists' interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

The TAT director for the East said on Monday that European tour groups and tour agencies were showing a lot more interest in the eastern region, especially Koh Chang and Koh Kut islands in Trat province which they see as new destinations.

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