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Thailand beats Q1 tourism target with 6.15 mln arrivals

Thailand beat its target for tourist arrivals of 6 million arrivals in the first quarter, reaching 6.15 million in the January to March 27 period, government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on March 29.
Thailand beats Q1 tourism target with 6.15 mln arrivals ảnh 1Thailand beats Q1 tourism target with 6.15 mln arrivals. (Photo: skift.com)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand beat its target for tourist arrivals of 6 millionarrivals in the first quarter, reaching 6.15 million in the January toMarch 27 period,  government spokespersonTraisuree Taisaranakul said on March 29.

Traisureesaid the government urged hospitality businesses, especially hotels andrestaurants, to charge prices after they were seen doubling at some outletsas more tourists arrived.

Accordingto Chamnan Srisawat, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, at least30 million tourists are expected to visit the country this year and spend 1.5trillion THB (43.74 billion USD). Meanwhile, the government estimates between25 million and 30 million arrivals for the full year.

Tourism is a key driver of Thailand's economy, accounting for12% of GDP before the COVID-19 pandemic./.

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