The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, impacting regions in Bangkok and other Thai tourist areas, poses significant challenges to Thailand's tourism sector. The earthquake has further compounded difficulties already faced by the industry, which is struggling with declining visits from China due to safety concerns. Tourist arrivals are now anticipated to decrease by 10-15% over the next two weeks. The earthquake led to building trembles and evacuations in Bangkok, with minimal damage compared to Myanmar. However, the collapse of a high-rise building in Bangkok resulted in fatalities. The Thai Hotels Association president, Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, mentioned that some tourists left early due to the quake, though others returned out of necessity. With tourism constituting a substantial part of the Thai economy, any decline in tourist arrivals can have widespread economic consequences. Safety reassurances are being made by the Thai government, including hotel audits, but concerns remain. For an economy heavily reliant on tourism, and with a backdrop of prior travel safety worries and human trafficking issues, this latest earthquake raises further risks, with tourism expected to suffer in the immediate future, particularly concerning bookings for upcoming festivals and general travel sentiments.