The Thai tourism and sports minister announced an ambitious new target for foreign tourism revenue: an unprecedented 3 trillion baht.
The minister, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, revealed the goal, which marks a considerable increase from the 1.9 trillion baht recorded in 2019, is part of a broader strategy to position the nation as a leading hub for sports and entertainment.
Sudawan acknowledged that while the government is eager to reach this lofty target, an action plan is yet to be finalised. She referenced the recent Cabinet decision to exempt visas for citizens of select countries as an initial step towards boosting tourist numbers.
“Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has provided us with avenues to draw in more tourists, beginning with the removal of visa requirements for some and simplifying airport travel procedures.
“Our next step is to…
