Phuket to Generate at Least 4.5 Billion Baht During Songkran, says Tourism Authority

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By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – More than 200,000 tourists will visit Phuket during the Songkran festival which will generate at least 4.5 billion baht, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

The Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office, Mr. Lertchai Wangtrakundee told the Phuket Express that from April 13th to April 16th about 84 percent of hotel rooms have been booked. There will be 223,452 visitors which will generate at least 4.5 billion baht.

 

From April 13th to April 16th there will be 258 international flights with 48,302 passengers and 249 domestic flights with 37,056 passengers arriving in Phuket, Mr. Lertchai added.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/04/11/phuket-to-generate-at-least-4-5-billion-baht-during-songkran-says-tourism-authority/

 

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[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

More than 200,000 tourists will visit Phuket during the Songkran festival which will generate at least 4.5 billion baht, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

They just can't leave it out can they.