Fireworks explode over the Grand Palace during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand, 2024. Photo by Reuters
Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, expects a tourism revenue of 62 billion baht (US$1.83 billion) during the upcoming New Year festival, up 23% over the same time last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said that the country hopes to welcome 1.56 million foreign travelers between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, representing a 16% increase over 2023. They are expected to generate 45 billion baht in tourism revenue, up 20% year-on-year, she added.
For the domestic market, 4.41 million trips are…
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