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Rainy holidays, AC exports: Thailand eyes red-hot business from Europe heatwave

Rainy holidays, AC exports: Thailand eyes red-hot business from Europe heatwave
South China Morning Post Wednesday 08 July 2026, 03:11 UTC By Bloomberg 1 min read
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As soaring temperatures fuel demand for cooling in Europe, Thailand is pitching itself as a source of relief, promoting rainy-season holidays while exporting more air conditioners. With tourism and outbound shipments two of the Southeast Asian economy’s biggest drivers, Europe’s heatwaves are creating opportunities on both fronts. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a campaign encouraging European travellers to swap scorching summer temperatures for the nation’s milder rainy...

As soaring temperatures fuel demand for cooling in Europe, Thailand is pitching itself as a source of relief, promoting rainy-season holidays while exporting more air conditioners. With tourism and outbound shipments two of the Southeast Asian economy’s biggest drivers, Europe’s heatwaves are creating opportunities on both fronts. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a campaign encouraging European travellers to swap scorching summer temperatures for the nation’s milder rainy season,... [Image text:] SrosreBleMqasacn THE DEATH RAILWAY KASAE CAVE 4005 4005
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