Thailand is betting on record numbers of Chinese tourists in 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), led by Governor Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, has ambitious plans for 2024. They aim to attract 8,5 million Chinese tourists to Thailand. This goal was set despite the current economic challenges facing China, including a focus on promoting domestic tourism.
By the end of this year, Thailand expects to have welcomed between 3,4 and 3,5 million Chinese visitors, slightly short of their target of four million. The Chinese economic situation plays an important role in this, which has led to a lower inflow than hoped.
Furthermore, the TAT is considering submitting a proposal to the government to extend the visa-free measure for Chinese tourists. This measure is scheduled to end on February 29, 2024. In addition, TAT plans to increase the number of days of stay for tourists from countries currently enjoying the 30-day visa-free scheme to 90 days.
These strategies are part of a larger effort to boost Thailand's tourism sector and attract more foreign visitors, especially from China, one of Thailand's most important markets. These measures reflect Thailand's continued adjustments in its tourism policy, taking into account changing global conditions and economic factors.
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The Chinese influx will not save the Thai economy, that was already proven before Covid. Increasing the visa-free scheme to 90 days can do something, but the most important measure would be the introduction of more flights from Europe to BKK, which will cause a price drop in the flights should follow, which, in my opinion, is the biggest handicap to increasing the inflow from Europe.