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Thailand records 19 million foreign tourists so far this year

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2023-09-19 06:00:30  • 1 min

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BANGKOK: Thailand recorded 19 million foreign tourists in the January to Sep 17 period this year, the tourism ministry said on Tuesday (Sep 19).

Foreign arrivals generated 795 billion baht (US$22.26 billion)in revenue, it said.

"The tourism situation in Thailand is showing signs of improvement," the statement said, adding that the government's visa waiver for Chinese arrivals will give the sector a boost.

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