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The Ministry of Tourism and Sports in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised and supported celebrations of Songkran 2017 in 14 destinations nationwide. They were Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Ayutthaya, Songkhla (Hat Yai), Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket, Nong Khai, Samut Prakarn, Suphanburi, Nakhon Phanom, Lampang and Sukhothai.
H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports personally joined the Songkran 2017 celebrations in Khon Kaen, Ayutthaya and Chon Buri.
She said, “With 41% of domestic trips going into 14 destinations where Songkran 2017 celebrations were organised by the Ministry in collaboration with the TAT, that means Thais spent on accommodation, food and transport, thus supported local businesses. This makes us proud for being able to entice Thais to travel domestically.”
Speaking about the association, Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor, TAT, said, “I was delighted to see many international tourists joining the Thai people in celebrating Songkran 2017 in the unique Thai ways. The Thai New Year is a time when family comes first, respect is paid to seniors, and people visit the temples to take part in traditional ceremonies. It’s all these beautiful aspects that make Thai culture unique and charming, and make Thailand one of the world’s most unique tourist destinations.”
During the Songkran 2017 holiday period from April 11-17, Thailand attracted 695,894 international tourists and generated about 36.941 billion Baht (US$1 billion), up 10.9% and 16.40%, respectively. Meanwhile, domestic tourism resulted in 3.03 million trips and 8.487 billion Baht (US$242 million) revenue up 3.36% and 6.45%, respectively.
Based on the Ministry’s preliminary data, of the 3.03 million domestic trips during April 11-17, 2017, a total of 1.25 million trips took place in the 14 destinations, a growth of 5.61% when compared to the same period in 2016. The total economic impact totalled 5.15 billion Baht (+7.86%), or 61% of total domestic tourism revenue generated during the Thai New Year 2017.
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Source: travelnewsdigest.in