New viral virus Thai retailers sharply drop tourist demand for rent reduction February 28 22:43
In Thailand, where the tourism industry has been severely affected by the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the number of foreign tourists has dropped sharply, and retailers opening stores in commercial facilities have appealed for rent reductions.
In Thailand, where nearly 40 million foreign tourists visit each year, the number of Chinese tourists, which account for about 30%, has dropped dramatically, and tourism has been severely affected.
As a result, even in large commercial facilities in central Bangkok, foreign tourists, which account for the majority of visitors, have dropped sharply, and store sales have fallen, and about 200 retailers opening commercial facilities on March 28. People have appealed for a reduction in rent.
The people gathered with placards stating that "the facility is selfish" or "don't do it as it is" and shouted, "Decrease rent."
A man selling clothing said, "I'm faced with unprecedented difficulties. I'm not in a situation where I can make sales for my rent, but I still need to protect my employees' lives."
In Bangkok, retailers who are opening stores in other retail properties have recently appealed for rent reductions, and the impact of the new coronavirus on the economy is widespread.
This month, the Thai government has reduced its economic growth rate forecast by 1.2 points from the previous forecast and revised it down from 1.5% to 2.5%, and it is inevitable that the economy will cool down It is likely to affect the performance of Japanese companies.