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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on X that Thailand has welcomed over 20 million foreign tourists during the first seven months of this year, marking a significant 34% increase compared to the previous year.
In his July 26th post, Mr. Srettha emphasized that this achievement is not merely due to luck but the result of combined efforts across various sectors. He also highlighted the government’s free visa schemes, increased flight services, expansion into an aviation hub, and the development of tourist attractions as key factors contributing to this growth.
Prime Minister Srettha further commended Thailand’s service industry for providing hospitality and warm welcome to the tourists. He noted that the tourism sector is poised for further growth, supported by positive forecasts from Kasikorn Research Center, which predicts that the sector will experience a better-than-expected recovery.
Additionally, over 6.4 million Thai tourists have traveled domestically since the beginning of this year, representing an increase of over 50% from last year, Mr. Srettha concluded.
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