December 10, 2022 – Ms. Tipanan Sirichana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office Citing the case of the Kasikorn Research Center which predicts that in 2023 foreign tourists visiting Thailand should be around 20-24 million people, returning to the quota by 50-60% compared to the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand in 2019, while the spending of foreigners visiting Thailand will generate income for tourism and related activities It will be approximately 0.84-1.01 trillion baht, with the average foreign tourist spending per trip around 42,000 baht per person per trip. This is an increase from around 40,000 baht per person per trip in 2022.
Ms. Tipanan said that the Kasikorn Research Center believes that factors supporting tourism In addition to marketing campaigns to stimulate Thai tourism overseas Including measures to support tourism, including measures to extend the period of stay of foreigners . Both countries with visa waiver no more than 30 days to no more than 45 days and groups Visa on Arrival no more than 15 days to no more than 30 days (starting from 1 Oct 2022 – 31 Mar 2023), then another factor. It is the APEC 2022 event that is published on the online social network of the country’s leaders. It makes Thailand get more attention from foreigners.
Deputy spokesman for the prime minister’s office said that from the report on the results of the analysis. This reflects the efficiency and success of the APEC 2022 meeting which helps stimulate the tourism sector. Attract the attention of foreign tourists. and money in Thailand to counter job creation Earn in tourism and related business. especially the vision of the government Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha who chose Bangkok It is a city to hold meetings. In addition to Bangkok, it ranked first in the city most popular with tourists from all over the world (best city) in Asia-Pacific tourism. As revealed by DestinAsian magazine and in July of this year, Agoda, the global digital travel platform, It is also the most popular destination in the world.
Ms Tipanan said one of the reasons global digital platforms chose Bangkok as number one is Thailand’s soft power. Whether it is a temple A wide variety of cultures and cuisines are ready to welcome tourists. that thanks to all sectors including the public sector private sector and citizens who are good hosts
“The government under the leadership of General Prayuth can be seen to understand and use the potential of soft power Cultural Capital effectively and powerfully in line with the changing world situation. and it has led to drive the economy to increase people’s income and quality of life in a concrete way,” Ms. Tipanan said.
