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Thailand on target to meet 25 million visitors in 2023

Thailand welcomed 24,081,613 foreign tourists between January 1 and November 25, including 100,059 arrivals recorded in November alone, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced.
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Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand welcomed 24,081,613foreign tourists between January 1 and November 25, including 100,059 arrivals recorded in November alone, theTourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced.

In the reviewed period, Malaysianscontributed the most to the total number of foreign arrivals with 3.66 million, followed by Chinese with 3.03 million, Koreans with 1.43million, Indians with 1.4 million and Russians with 1.24 million.

TAT Governor ThapaneeKiatphaibool credited the successful revival of the tourism industryto the government’s economic and tourism stimulus campaigns, as expressedappreciation to all Thais for being such great hosts to overseas guests.

Thapaneesaid TAT would continue to promote Thailand’s image and ensure the safety oftourists to further attract foreign visitors./.

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