December arrivals hit record high

December arrivals hit record high

Tourists join the Khao San Road New Year countdown. (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)
Tourists join the Khao San Road New Year countdown. (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. "We will continue to keep breaking records."

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.

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