10% more tourists expected for break
Phuket expects to see a 10% increase in hotel bookings during the Songkran festival next month.
Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, president of the Phuket Tourist Association, said on Wednesday the government’s We Travel Together tourism stimulus campaign has attracted more visitors to Phuket to celebrate the Thai New Year on April 13-15.
He said the island will hold parties and activities for tourists on Kata, Karon, Patong and other popular beaches.
It is expected that over 40% of all domestic tourism will be concentrated in Phuket during Songkran, up from 30% in 2022….
