Thailand on track for 10 million tourists despite low season

[snoop1130]

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that by the end of this month, Thailand will have welcomed 10 million foreign tourists, with at least 2 million visitors per month expected during the low season.

 

TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that Thailand has consistently recorded over 50,000 arrivals daily, indicating that the monthly minimum rate of 2 million visitors during the low season is achievable.

 

As a new government is being formed, the TAT is optimistic that the incoming prime minister will help develop tourism by promoting fair distribution in the tourism supply chain. Currently, only certain groups, primarily large players, are benefitting from the growth in tourism. Inclusive growth, along with plans to attract high-quality tourists and increase the length of stays, would also enhance the country’s competitiveness.

 

Regarding the visa application process for Chinese tourists, Yuthasak confirmed that the limit remains at 84,000 approvals per day. All relevant authorities are working to resolve this issue, communicating with Chinese agents through TAT’s China offices to ensure they are well-prepared with the necessary documents to expedite the approval process.

 

By Alex Morgan

Caption: Photo by Evan Krause on Unsplash

 

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[StayinThailand2much]

10 million?? Wow, thanks for reminding me! It has been almost 48 hours since I last read about '10 million tourists in Thailand'... I almost forgot about this immensely important world-changing news item. Wouldn't it be possible to announce it every day?

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Currently, only certain groups, primarily large players, are benefitting from the growth in tourism. Inclusive growth, along with plans to attract high-quality tourists and increase the length of stays, would also enhance the country’s competitiveness.

High quality again... BS

Thailand will take anyone from anywhere, to boast the arrivals game.

If it was all about quality why do they state the numbers all the time as if that means everything?

[whiteman]

10 million BS