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Bangkok Post – Sector banking on Chinese New Year

Tourists wander Yaowarat night market in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Chinese arrivals have averaged 15,000 to 19,000 per day this year, a significant increase from the same period last year. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Chinese arrivals during the Lunar New Year holiday are expected to total 20,000 to 25,000 per day, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

Atta president Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn said improved charter and scheduled flights as well as the visa-free scheme are helping to accelerate Chinese demand.

Year-to-date, Chinese arrivals have averaged 15,000 to 19,000 per day, a significant gain from…

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