Thailand’s Loy Krathong festival is set to boost the economy, with an expected 6.9 billion baht in tourism revenue from 1.9 million domestic trips, as reported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The northern region is forecasted to be the most popular destination, drawing the highest number of tourists.
TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool projected a 9% increase in tourist numbers compared to last year, while tourism revenue is expected to rise by 12%. In the northern provinces, domestic trips are anticipated to reach 568,740, marking a 7% growth year-on-year, with revenue expected to hit 2.5 billion baht, a 9% increase.
In the central and western regions, 380,440 trips are anticipated,…














