Vietnam outshines Thai infrastructureListen to this articleThai tourism is seen as lagging behind Vietnam in terms of infrastructure development. Mr Barnett said Vietnam already has a huge number of hotel rooms and an impressive pipeline. Mr Barnett said Vietnam was closed to tourism from 1975 until the US lifted the trade embargo in 1994. "Vietnam will eventually undergo what Thailand faces, as Thailand is already a mature tourism market," said Mr Barnett. SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGEHe said another significant difference that is moving Vietnam away from Thailand is its rapid infrastructure development.

Source: Bangkok Post January 30, 2026 05:03 UTC