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Interest among Southeast Asian travelers in visiting the United States is showing a marked decline, with a new survey finding that one in four respondents has lost enthusiasm for US-bound tourism over the past six months. The results, drawn from a major poll by Milieu Insight involving 6,000 travelers from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, highlight rising anxieties over potential discrimination, actions by the Trump administration, and fears of gun violence—factors that have begun eclipsing traditional concerns around cost or lengthy journeys (e.vnexpress.net).

A new survey shows Southeast Asian travelers reconsidering trips to the United States. Milieu Insight surveyed 6,000 people from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia. About one in four said their interest in US travel has faded over the past six months. For many, safety, discrimination, political developments, and gun violence weigh more than cost or distance.

For Thai readers and regional families, the findings reflect a shifting travel calculus. The United States remains a premier long-haul destination with renowned universities, shopping, theme parks, and major cities. Yet concerns about safety and political rhetoric are changing how people plan.