By bno - Bangkok Office The deadly earthquake in Myanmar is expected to dent Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals in the coming weeks, adding to concerns in an industry already facing a decline in Chinese visitor numbers due to safety fears,

Post-quake jitters and existing safety concerns expected to cut tourist arrivals by 10-15 per cent in the next two weeks.

The recent earthquake in Myanmar is expected to decrease foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand by 10%-15% in the coming weeks, compounding existing concerns over safety and declining Chinese visitors,

A powerful, 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, damaging buildings and other structures with fears of mass casualties.

A major earthquake has resulted in fatalities, injuries and damage across both countries, though Thailand’s major airports remain operational while Myanmar’s Mandalay airport faces closures and infrastructure damage.