Exceeding expectations and the grim shadow of the previous year, the tourist influx to Thailand recorded a dramatic leap in the first half of 2023. From January to the end of July, over 15 million people travelled in Thailand, marking an increase in tourism to Thailand of 384% in comparison to the same period in the prior year, according to recent statements issued by Deputy Government Spokesperson, Traisuree Taisaranakul yesterday.
Impressively, these tourists, which comprised both native and international visitors, channelled 1.08 trillion baht into the economy. International tourists brought in nearly twice as much revenue as domestic ones, netting the country an estimated 638.16 million baht.
These staggering numbers bode well for the government’s aspirations of attaining the…
