Thailand’s tourism sector is asking for an additional 1 billion baht budget

The Thai tourism sector has asked for an additional budget of about 1 billion baht to boost the Thai economy in hopes of making 265 billion baht (from inbound tourists). The tourism sector says they should be able to secure at least 80 million domestic trips, gaining 215 billion baht, alone. Then, they predict, the international market will see 1 million extra tourists, earning an estimated 50 billion baht.

“However, this will depend on the final decision made by the Centre for Economic Situation Administration in the next meeting.”

Later this month, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will also have meetings about the current situation with international air travel with Airports of Thailand and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. The goal is to reduce problems for airlines that are unable to increase their flight schedules despite having a high demand for trips to…