Thailand expects to face a long drought period in the international tourism market from now until the first half of next year, according to the Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
During this period, foreign visitors who come to the Kingdom will be those who have special purposes other than tourism. Tourism may restart after international flights return to normal, which could occur in April, driven by the Songkran water festival, he said.
This year, the total number of international arrivals may reach 7 million,…
