But with more foreign guests arriving, there was a growing gap between international and domestic revenue. That gap widened in recent years when the contribution from the domestic market lagged behind its foreign counterpart. TOURISM SCAFFOLDThe Finance Ministry is contemplating measures to boost the domestic tourism market in light of inbound flight restrictions. To achieve the National Economic and Social Development Council's economic growth forecast of a contraction of 5-6% this year, 12.7 million foreign tourists are needed. An additional 6 million foreign tourists are required in the second half, as 6.7 million visited Thailand in the first two months, the source said.

Source: Bangkok Post June 14, 2020 23:39 UTC