Apart from increasing the number of Hong Kong tourists to 1 million next year, the TAT also hopes they will spend about 10% more during their trips, Pornmon added.
She said one of Thailand’s advantages is that it is only a three-hour flight to Thailand.
The top four destinations in Thailand for Hong Kong tourists are Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai.
Pornmon’s predecessor, Naparat Wutthiwat – who has been promoted to director of the TAT’s risk-management division – said Hong Kong tourists like to shop for air tickets with promotions as the prices have been expensive after the pandemic.
She said she hopes her successor will seek cooperation with airlines to…
