Prime Minister satisfied with the number of foreign tourists traveling to Thailand Accumulated in the first half of the year, more than 2.2 million Thai people traveled to Thailand, accumulated 67.8 people-times, pushing the total income to 430 billion baht.
July 10, 2022 – Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Satisfied with the number of foreign tourists traveling to Thailand continuously. Recently, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported the situation of international tourism (as of July 6, 2022). There were 30,947 tourists arriving in Thailand, of which they were tourists from the country. Malaysia ranked first in Thailand, followed by India, Singapore, Vietnam and Australia, respectively.
As of January 1 – July 6, 2022, there were 2,214,132 tourists who came to Thailand, collecting 2,214,132 people, representing 1.25 billion baht in accumulated tourist income, with 249,466 tourists coming from India, followed by 249,466 tourists. Malaysia 277,146, Singapore 137,739, UK 128,369 and United States 112,791 respectively, with the cumulative May-June 65 visitor soaring after Test & Go was canceled from 542,410 in May. July increased to 709,967 people in June and the latest July, which canceled the Thailand Pass, resulting in the cumulative number of tourists for the first 6 days to 191,712 people.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office added about the situation of Thai tourism in Thailand. From January 1 – July 6, 2022, it was found that “Thai tourists travel to Thailand” accumulated 67.8 people-times, earning accumulated income from Thai tourists traveling to Thailand up to 3.05 billion baht. Provinces that Thai people are interested in traveling The top 5 most visited destinations are Bangkok, Chonburi, Kanchanaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi. From 1 Jan. – 6 Jul. 2022, Thai travel to Thailand generates income of 3.05 billion baht and income from foreign tourists in the amount of 1.25 billion baht.
“In the first half of the year, Thailand has a tourism income of 430 billion baht, which is a good sign for the economy and the Thai tourism industry that will continue to recover. Especially during the last quarter of the year, i.e. Oct.-Dec., it is a period of high season that is expected to attract at least 1 million tourists per month, demonstrating the confidence of Tourists towards Thailand’s public health system and various measures that the government has taken to relax in accordance with the situation that has occurred including the cooperation of people from all sectors in the country who help each other to comply with public health measures resulting in a vibrant tourism atmosphere The Prime Minister was satisfied with the gradual recovery of Thailand’s tourism situation. come back to generate income into the country again However, it emphasizes that people and tourists are encouraged to follow public health measures under the new way of tourism. So that everyone can travel with fun and safety from COVID-19,” said a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office.
