LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — We've been tracking the tourism slowdown and the effect on locals and their livelihoods. The latest impact can be seen in downtown Las Vegas, where one of Las Vegas' oldest Thai restaurants has now closed its doors.

I spoke with the owner of Ocha Thai Cuisine , Bundit Buaban, to find out how the visitation slump affected this longtime downtown Las Vegas staple. Citing tourism slump, one of Las Vegas' oldest Thai restaurants closes its doors

Buaban said he grew up in the restaurant, which has been around for more than 36 years. He got his start in the restaurant industry serving food and washing dishes at Ocha.

"My family legacy is this location. I remember the sink I used to wash dishes in. It's still there, and now I have to say goodbye to it," Buaban said.

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