Tourists enjoy a Full Moon party on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, early this month. (Photo: Supapong Chaolan)
SURAT THANI: International arrivals to the southern resort province have exceeded 1.5 million, up 155% so far this year, according to the provincial governor.
Governor Witchawut Jinto said on Monday 2.05 million visitors have arrived in the province since January. Of them, 1.5 million are foreign visitors, representing a 155% increase from the same period last year.
The foreign visitors generated revenue of 35.9 billion baht, up 159% year on year.
The governor said foreign visitors spend their money mostly on accommodation, meals, souvenirs, entertainment activities and transportation.
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