TAT upgrades 2024 target for Indian market to 2.3-2.4mAccording to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the number of Indian arrivals this year should exceed the record set in 2019 when Thailand welcomed 1.9 million Indian tourists. Nutthawat WichieanbutThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised the target for the Indian market up to 2.3-2.4 million this year, mainly driven by the visa-free policy. Thailand granted 60-day visa-free stays to Indian nationals, part of a visa waiver programme for citizens of 93 countries that lasts until November 2024. Average spending among Indian tourists tallied 40,000 baht per trip this year, up from 38,000 baht in 2023. Suksit Suvunditkul, president of the southern chapter of the Thai Hotels Association, said Indian tourists have been among the top three markets for Phuket with consistent flows arriving throughout the year.

Source: Bangkok Post June 26, 2024 23:09 UTC