Thai authorities have estimated the cost of widespread flooding to thecountry’s tourism industry at from 520 million USD to 825 million USD.
Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the TourismAuthority of Thailand (TAT), said if the flood situation is resolved bythe end of November, estimated losses to tourism will be 520 millionUSD, with 245 million in revenue lost from domestic trips and 275million from international tourism.
"If the impactof flooding lasts until the end of December, estimated losses couldreach a total of 825 million USD," he said.
He saidflood waters are mainly affecting central provinces along the ChaoPhraya river, including Bangkok and Ayutthaya , while touristresorts like Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket are flood-free and ready toreceive more tourists.
He predicted that around 1.2million Chinese tourists will visit Thailand this year, lower thanthe previous projection of 1.5 million./.