Thailand tourism revenue to rise 9%
Thai tourism revenue is forecast to grow nearly 9 percent to touch THB2.4 trillion baht (USD$66.12 billion) this year, on the back of increased focus on visitors from the ASEAN region and domestic travel. The revenue forecast is higher than the earlier projection of THB2.3t baht for this year, and up from last year's THB2.21t. "We will focus on domestic and ASEAN markets. We will need to work out ways for visitors to stay here longer and spend more," Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said. Kobkarn said Thailand would add new tourist attractions, increase flights and encourage more conventions this year to boost numbers. "Tourism is considered the only engine that is still driving the economy," said Ittirit Kinglek, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand.<br/>
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Thailand tourism revenue to rise 9%
Thai tourism revenue is forecast to grow nearly 9 percent to touch THB2.4 trillion baht (USD$66.12 billion) this year, on the back of increased focus on visitors from the ASEAN region and domestic travel. The revenue forecast is higher than the earlier projection of THB2.3t baht for this year, and up from last year's THB2.21t. "We will focus on domestic and ASEAN markets. We will need to work out ways for visitors to stay here longer and spend more," Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said. Kobkarn said Thailand would add new tourist attractions, increase flights and encourage more conventions this year to boost numbers. "Tourism is considered the only engine that is still driving the economy," said Ittirit Kinglek, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand.<br/>
