Over 5 Million Domestic Tourists Expected During July Long Holidays in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

The government estimates that over 5 million domestic tourists will travel within Thailand during the long weekend in July 2024, generating more than 18 billion Baht in economic activity. 

 

According to Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke, the promotion of domestic tourism aligns with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's policy to stimulate the Thai tourism market. 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects that the extended holiday period will attract significant numbers of tourists, with the Central region expected to receive the highest number of visitors at 1.17 million trips, followed by Bangkok with about 948,000 trips, and the Northeastern region with 932,000 trips.

 

 

In terms of revenue, Bangkok is anticipated to generate the most income at 4.781 billion Baht, followed by the Eastern region at 4.06 billion Baht, and the Southern region at 3.01 billion Baht.

 

A survey conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries indicates that most Thai people plan to travel within their own provinces or nearby areas during the holidays. The survey shows that 34% plan to travel within their own province, 14% to nearby provinces, and 25% to other regions during the Asalha Puja and Buddhist Lent holidays. For His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday anniversary, 29% plan to travel within their province, 10% to nearby provinces, and 16% to other regions.

 

In response to these travel trends, the TAT, in collaboration with other agencies, has organized a series of events and promotions to encourage tourism across the five regions of Thailand. These include campaigns in the North, such as the "Amazing Northern Retreat Month" and "Chiang Rai Fashion to the World." Similar initiatives are planned for the Central, Eastern, and Southern regions to promote local tourism and boost economic activity.

 

By Naark Rojanasuvan

Photo: NNT

 

Full story: NNT 2024-07-26

 

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[watchcat]

"Over 5 Million Domestic Tourists Expected During July Long Holidays in Thailand"

 

What  long holidays are those?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The government estimates that over 5 million domestic tourists will travel within Thailand during the long weekend in July 2024, generating more than 18 billion Baht in economic activity.

Maybe they should increase national holidays to every fortnight, then there wouldn't be any problem with the economy.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

"Over 5 Million Domestic Tourists Expected During July Long Holidays in Thailand"

 

What  long holidays are those?

Monday off for the chosen ones.

[ezzra]

Rubbish, I live in the center of pattaya and other than increased traffic from BKK i can't see even close to 10%

of that number, butas usual.  some journalist was asked to write an article based on predictions and conjectures...

Edited July 27 by ezzra

[Sydebolle]

Average spending of 3,600 Baht per person over three days? Must be the excellent weed they seem to smoke in those offices again .......... 

[ikke1959]

travel within their province is also seen as tourist....So I go from Phetchyaburi city to Cha Am  Makro and I am a tourist.. Or I go to Hua Hin Market Village for lunch and on the way back shopping at the Makro and  we are tourists too.... Yeah if you count every movement there will be a lot of domestic tourists.....

[shackleton]

With all these holidays mostly for Government workers who are paid when on holiday

Where does the private sector afford to take time off as won't unless it's  a official national  holiday 

So where are all these domestic tourists coming from 🤔