New oil price spike threatens high season - Bangkok Post

A spike in fuel prices may not affect long-haul travellers who have already booked their trips, but could deter tourists, particularly from Asia, from planning trips during the upcoming high season. Apichart Jinakul After oil prices surged again following Saudi Arabia's closure of pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the disruption could affect the upcoming high season to some extent, particularly as short-haul travellers may postpone or reconsider their trips. Bookings from long-haul markets, however, remain strong.

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