The Thai authorities (TAT) are organizing the “Amazing Thailand 10 Million Celebration” to commemorate this yr’s tourist arrivals, which exceeded 10 million by December 10.
On that day, the “Amazing Thailand 10” Million will likely be held at seven necessary international and regional airports – Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok and Don Mueang, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, U-Tapao and Samui – in addition to at two border crossings – Sadao and Nong Khai Celebrations” to welcome guests.
At Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Saturday, traditional dancers and drums greeted travelers arriving on a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight that authorities estimated exceeded 10 million passengers.
Hetham Almdlj and Njood Alkhuwaiter, who landed together at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday afternoon, were personally welcomed by Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha. Saudi Airlines flight SV846 brought the couple to Bangkok, where local vendors and tour operators presented them with welcome gifts and souvenirs.
The guests were also welcomed by Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Kittipong Kittikachorn, General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
According to the Prime Minister, the ten million visitors represent a big achievement for the country and exhibit how travelers view Thailand as a desirable destination around the globe.
The milestone of 10 million travelers was welcomed by Marisa Sukosol, head of the Thai Hotel Association, “after two and a half years of pain.”
She predicted that expansion would proceed next yr, citing an influx of tourists from Russia and the Asia-Pacific area. She advised against excessive optimism because the tourism industry continues to be affected by economic stagnation and the continuing risk of a pandemic.
While the easing of travel restrictions by other countries has benefited Thailand, the worldwide economic slowdown and chronic inflation have also impacted the country’s tourism industry. According to Thai officials, the recovery within the tourism sector also depends largely on China easing restrictions on foreign travel.
Until recently, China was the fundamental source of international visitors to Thailand. About 40 million visitors got here to Thailand in 2019, but because the pandemic hit and countries tightened border restrictions to contain the virus, visits got here to a halt.
Since the country’s borders reopened earlier this yr, the recovery within the tourism industry has accelerated over the past few months. The decision was made after the sanitary restrictions were lifted.
According to TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn, 9.78 million tourist arrivals were recorded between January and December 5. In his opinion, this proves the country’s success in revitalizing the tourism industry, one of the vital necessary sectors of the dominion’s economy. Both short and long-haul travelers proceed to prefer Thailand as a travel destination, he added.
Travel statistics in Thailand have slowly began to enhance in consequence of the worldwide easing of such restrictions, with the federal government projecting tourism revenues to achieve almost $16 billion in 2022.
According to government estimates, Thailand will welcome over 23 million guests in 2023, and a few analysts predict that the variety of tourists will fully get better in 2024. The gradual improvement in economic conditions has given Thai hotel and restaurant operators a sigh of relief.
Source: tatnews.org, GlobalTimes.cn, BangkokPost.com, BusinessToday.com, Thailand-Business-News.com
