American sued in Thailand over negative Tripadvisor review

Visitors wearing protective masks attend a recruitment fair organised by Thailand's Ministry of Labor in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday (Sept 26, 2020). Thailand’s cabinet backed several stimulus measures worth a combined budget of 70 billion baht (US$2.2 billion) to boost consumption and jobs to counter the economic downturn from the Covid-19 outbreak. - Bloomberg

Bangkok, Sept 26, 2020 (AFP): An American has been sued by an island resort in Thailand over a negative Tripadvisor review, authorities said Saturday, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty.

Domestic tourism is still happening in Thailand, where coronavirus numbers are relatively low, with locals and expats heading to near-empty resorts -- including Koh Chang island, famed for its sandy beaches and turquoise waters.