Malaysians flock to Thailand for halal food and shopping, Kelantan businesses take a hit
Long popular with Malaysians living along the border, the post-pandemic wanderlust driven by social media has drawn Malaysians from as far away as Kuala Lumpur to skip usual destinations like Penang and Ipoh and drive a few hours further north to Thailand’s southern region.
“Hatyai has many things that Bangkok has to offer but you can drive there for a day trip,” said Ariani Ishak, a pharmacist from Kuala Lumpur.