Thai tourism unfazed by fuel price hike

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TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.
TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.

Bangkok – Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has confirmed that the tourism sector doesn’t feel the impact of the rising fuel prices as demonstrated by the 15% increase in the number of foreign tourists and the 20% increase in tourism revenue.

The governor is confident that Thailand will earn no less three trillion baht in tourism revenue during 2018.

To further boost the industry, the TAT will host “Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2018” (TTM+2018) in Pattaya from June 13 to 15. The event will be supported by local entrepreneurs, governmental agencies, and nearly 300 tourism related businesses from 48 countries around the world such as Lebanon, Australia, India, and the United States.

Taking the theme “A Million Shades of Romance,” the TTM+2018 is expected to generate 1.4 billion baht in cash flow. Visitors, especially lovebirds and newlyweds, can expect to find a wide range of tour promotions and discounts for their vacations and honeymoons.