Thailand Expects Influx of 2 Million Korean Tourists During Chuseok

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Facebook/Yim Yam Hostel & Garden

 

Thailand is gearing up for a significant influx of South Korean tourists during the upcoming six-day Chuseok holiday, hoping to hit a record high of 2 million Korean visitors by the year's end. This surge is seen as crucial for Thailand's tourism sector, which has consistently seen South Korean tourists as a top inbound market.

 

Chuwit Sirivejkul, regional director of marketing for East Asia at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed that from the start of 2023 until now, around 1.22 million Korean tourists have already visited Thailand. On average, daily arrivals range between 5,000 to 7,000 visitors, indicating a strong, steady flow.

 

These visitors include independent tourists, family groups, honeymooners, golfers, and business travellers. Last year's Chuseok holiday saw 737,687 South Koreans travelling abroad, surpassing numbers from 2019, suggesting a robust travel habit among South Koreans that could benefit Thailand.

Chuwit expects around 23,000 South Korean tourists to visit Thailand from September 14-17 during Chuseok, each spending an average of 40,000 to 50,000 baht (US$1,180 to 1,470). This period, though popular for domestic events and promotions, still attracts plenty of outbound travel.

 

With flights between Thailand and South Korea fully resumed, the market is primed for further growth in the final quarter. Last year saw 1.66 million South Korean tourists compared to 1.88 million in 2019, showing potential for hitting the 2 million mark this year.

 

Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), observed that Korean tour groups are making a comeback, albeit in smaller sizes. In response, ATTA is planning a promotional roadshow to Seoul and Kwangju next month, aiming to draw even more travellers.

 

Promotions targeting the South Korean market are crucial, especially amid strong competition from Vietnam and Japan. By July, over 5.1 million Koreans had visited Japan, and Vietnam saw 3.6 million Korean visitors, making Koreans their largest visitor group in 2023.

 

TAT aims to capitalise on repeat visitors and appeal to younger generations by promoting quality products and attractions, hoping to bolster Thailand’s position as a top destination for South Korean tourists.

 

-- 2024-08-29

 

 

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[MalcolmB]

They are letting everyone in now.

 

What happened to “quality tourists”?

[Captain Monday]

Thailand Expects Influx of 2 Million Korean Tourists During Chuseok

 

Who writes this nonsense?

 

”Chuwit expects around 23,000 South Korean tourists to visit Thailand from September 14-17 during Chuseok, each spending an average of 40,000 to 50,000 baht (US$1,180 to 1,470). ”

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is gearing up for a significant influx of South Korean tourists during the upcoming six-day Chuseok holiday, hoping to hit a record high of 2 million Korean visitors by the year's end.

Thailand expects... nuff said.

[newnative]

If they are expecting 23,000 Koreans during Chuseok, why does the headline say 2 million?

[Irish star]

Easy to Spot Wearing Sunglasses in The Malls and pushing their Suitcases  everywhere they don’t belong Arrogant Crowd they are 

[Irish star]

14 hours ago, Irish star said:

Easy to Spot Wearing Sunglasses in The Malls and pushing their Suitcases  everywhere they don’t belong Arrogant Crowd they are 

Not a fan of Koreans at least I know what to expect Chinese 

[Taboo2]

The Babes at the WS GoGos and in Nana Plaza are smiling....big money  coming soon.

[JonnyF]

There's at least half that amount in Kings Castle on a Friday night.

 

So I'm told...