How much money do you spend per day in Thailand? That depends on what kind of traveler you are. Thailand is generally regarded as an affordable destination for tourists, especially when compared to many Western countries. Accommodations, food and drink, transportation and activities can often be found at a lower price than what one would pay in many other countries.
Recent data from Trip.com shows that global summer bookings (June 1 to August 31) have already surpassed 2019 levels, with intra-region travel dominating.
Going on holiday to Thailand? Discover breathtaking Thailand! A paradise destination that welcomes visitors with open arms, rich culture and unparalleled natural beauty.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has indicated that they expect more than 2023 million European tourists to visit Thailand by 6, representing a total revenue of 420 billion baht for the country. This amounts to about 80% of pre-pandemic sales and is part of the total sales of 1,5 trillion baht by the end of the year.
Discover Thailand (14): Tourism
Thailand is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. The country offers a rich and diverse cultural experience, with beautiful temples, delicious food and breathtaking landscapes. Tourism is an important source of income for Thailand and has a major impact on the country's economy and society.
BBC survey: Thailand most popular destination in Southeast Asia for Americans and Europeans
Thailand is the most popular destination in Southeast Asia for visitors from North America and Europe, according to a BBC survey.
According to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Thailand is fully open again to foreign visitors after the pandemic, leading to a significant increase in arrivals.
With some regularity, news reports appear in the Thai media about how many tourists are expected in Thailand and especially how much money they are expected to spend when they are here. The reports pretend that ALL that money, which often runs into billions of baht, benefits the Thai economy, the Thai government and companies in Thailand. However, that is only partly the case. In addition, the economic effect of tourism is not limited to the pure expenditure of tourists. In this post I will try to explain how it works.
'Tourism in Southeast Asia is catching up'
Southeast Asia tourism has finally been released from the Covid-19 travel restrictions. Many countries open their doors and hope for a full plane with passengers who want to go on holiday again after two years.
'Tourism in Thailand is in a comatose state'
Thailand's Council of Tourism (TCT) has stated that the tourism industry will remain in a 'comatose' state if something is not done soon, adding that the Kingdom needs at least 16 million visitors and 1,2 trillion baht in revenue to wake the industry from a coma.
'Thailand will welcome vaccinated travelers'
Foreigners vaccinated against Covid-19 will be welcomed with open arms by Thailand. A new tourism campaign will start in the third quarter of 2021, entitled 'Welcome Back to Thailand!'
CCSA: 'Six groups of foreigners are allowed to go to Thailand'
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday approved the plan to allow six groups of foreigners, including tourists, into Thailand. The start-up of tourism is necessary to somewhat repair the damage the Covid-19 pandemic has caused to the economy.
Now that domestic travel is allowed again in Thailand, a seaside resort south of Bangkok can benefit from the current situation: Hua Hin. Why? Because three things are important in tourism: 'location, location and location'. This statement emerges from a report by C9Hotelworks about Hua Hin.
Interview Yuthasak Supasorn, Director Tourism Authority of Thailand
The director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Yuthasak Supasorn, has headed this marketing agency since September 2015. At the end of September this year, he renewed his contract for a second four-year term.
European tour operators complain: Thailand has become too expensive!
Research by the travel website Skif shows that a holiday in a popular beach resort in Thailand costs the same or more than in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain and Egypt, making it more difficult to attract European tourists.
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The border town of Aranyaprathet
Many roads lead to Aranyaprathet, a town on Thailand's border with Cambodia. Within a few hours, the place is easily accessible from, for example, the coastal towns of Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong and Chanthaburi.