Thailand records nearly 12 million tourists in first four months BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand recorded 11.95 million foreign tourist arrivals from the January to April 28 period, its tourism ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign tourism generated revenue of 575 billion baht ($15.52 billion) in that period, it said. Thailand is targeting about 40 million foreign […]
Thailand records nearly 12 million tourists in first four months
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand recorded 11.95 million foreign tourist arrivals from the January to April 28 period, its tourism ministry said on Tuesday.
Foreign tourism generated revenue of 575 billion baht ($15.52 billion) in that period, it said. Thailand is targeting about 40 million foreign visitors this year and the sector is a key driver of its economy.
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(Reporting by Satawasin Staporncharnchai and Chayut Setboonsarng; Editing by Martin Petty)
