Thailands tourism breaks new record as 32 millionth visitor arrives

In 2016, Thailand is expecting to earn a total international tourism revenue of around 1.62 trillion Baht (US$ 46 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 11.68 per cent over 2015.

According to Yahoo News, he also noted that Thailand’s new destinations must be introduced and closely monitored in order to support tourism that is sustainable.

Presently, Thailand is experiencing high season since travelers from winter countries are looking for a warmer destination. Bookings increase twice during peak season putting more strain on airports. Last year, Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Muang International Airport handled more than 500,000 flights – a 15.6 percent increase from the previous year.

The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index 2016-2017 ranked Thailand’s infrastructure 49th. In 2006-2007, Thailand ranked 38th.