The Tourism Authority of Thailand says 2.1 million tourists from China visited Thailand during the first eight months of 2023. (File photo: Bangkok Post)The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates the government's plan to issue free visas to visitors from China will add 700,000 arrivals during the high season. She said Chinese tourists on average spent 40,000 baht per trip. During the first half of 2023, 40.3 million Chinese tourists travelled abroad and 93% of them chose short-haul destinations. Regarding the free visa plan, the Consular Affairs Department is awaiting an official announcement.
