Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand has seen high growth in the numberof tourists so far this year, according to Minister of Tourism and SportsKobkarn Wattanavrangkul.
She said that as of October 11, her country welcomed 26.9 millionvisitors and earned tourism revenue of 1.37 trillion baht (41.33 billion USD),a rise of 5.6 percent and 7.6 percent year on year, respectively.
Of the total number of tourists, those from China was the highest with7.63 million, 227,648 of whom traveled the country during the Lunar New Year, agrowth of 69.04 percent year on year.
Kobkarn said that Thailand has been ready for tourism season peak. Thecountry will continue introducing traditional lifestyle of Thai people andsport tourism in all areas across the country.-VNA
She said that as of October 11, her country welcomed 26.9 millionvisitors and earned tourism revenue of 1.37 trillion baht (41.33 billion USD),a rise of 5.6 percent and 7.6 percent year on year, respectively.
Of the total number of tourists, those from China was the highest with7.63 million, 227,648 of whom traveled the country during the Lunar New Year, agrowth of 69.04 percent year on year.
Kobkarn said that Thailand has been ready for tourism season peak. Thecountry will continue introducing traditional lifestyle of Thai people andsport tourism in all areas across the country.-VNA
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