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A social media-driven boycott of South Korea, dubbed “Ban Korea,” has seemingly influenced Thai tourists to favor Japan and China as travel destinations over South Korea. However, South Korea attributes the issue to the presence of illegal Thai workers.
The boycott campaign started by disgruntled Thai tourists denied entry into South Korea, criticizing the country’s immigration service for being overly stringent. They encourage fellow Thais to explore alternative destinations like China and Vietnam.