(Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)Tourist arrivals jumped to a monthly record high of 3.5 million in December, bringing in 190 billion baht in revenue. The figures brought the number of foreign tourists last year to 35.3 million, up 8.8%, and total tourism revenue of 1.8 trillion baht, Pongpanu Svetarundra, permanent secretary of the Sports and Tourism Ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday. He also predicted a fresh high in January amid the traditional peak season for tourism. Domestic tourism expanded 5.4% to 152 million trips in 2017, with 930 billion baht circulated, he said, adding total tourism revenue was 2.7 trillion baht. For this year, the ministry targeted revenue growth in a range between 9% and 10% to 3 trillion baht, 2 trillion of which from foreigners.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2018 08:48 UTC