Government House, Aug. 4 – Deputy Government Spokesman reveals that Thai tourism for 7 months has generated a total income of 1.084 trillion baht, 15 million foreigners have traveled to Thailand.
Ms. Trisulee Trisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported data on Thai tourism that is now an economic sector that continues to expand. It is an important support of the economy. In the first 7 months of 2023 (Jan.-Jul.), the tourism sector generates income from Thai and foreign tourists totaling 1,084,575 million baht, of which this amount is income. from foreign tourists 638,161 million baht
“In terms of the number of foreign tourists It is expected to meet the goal set by the government of at least 25 million people, from the beginning of the year until July 30, 2023, there are 15,322,175 tourists entering Thailand, an increase of 384 percent compared to the first seven months. Year 2022, the top 5 countries of origin that travel to Thailand the most are 1) Malaysia 2,439,710 people 2) China 1,839,660 people 3) South Korea 907,463 people 4) India 885,772 people and 5) Russia 854,946 people, “said the Deputy Spokesperson at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ms. Trisulee said that in addition to being a result of the COVID-19 situation solved Organizing activities to stimulate tourism in both domestic and international markets continuously according to the government’s policy. of relevant agencies is an important factor that affects the growth that occurs
During August 2-6, 2023, TAT organized the event “The 41st Thailand Tourism Festival 2023” (TTF2023) at Halls 5-8, LG Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. t It will be a big event that will stimulate domestic tourism for the rest of the year. The event will focus on the transfer of culture, way of life, identity, and encourage awareness of unseen tourist attractions of 5 regions across the country. Public and private tourism partners participated in the event, which was divided into 8 zones and featured various artist entertainment activities. The public can attend the event for free. For more information, please contact TAT Contact Center 1672 or visit the website. thai.tourismthailand.org/Articles/ttf2023.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency