Thailands expected visa -free plan can attract 2.9 million Chinese tourists

Thailand has previously launched a five -month visa -free policy for Chinese tourists. The local government expects that this plan will attract 2.9 million Chinese tourists and bring 140.3 billion baht (about S $ 5.2 billion) (about S $ 5.2 billion)Travel income.

According to Bloomberg, Thai Prime Minister's Palace spokesman Chai Wacharonke revealed on Sunday (October 1) on social media that the first two days of the implementation of the signing policy have exceeded 220,000Chinese tourists enter Thailand.

From September 25th to February 29 next year, Thailand implements a visa -free policy on Chinese tourists.This period includes this year's Mid -Autumn Festival Golden Week and next year's New Year holiday.

Thai also quoted a report from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand stating that about 650,000 mainland tourists have scheduled Thailand in October.The Thai Tourism Administration expects the total number of Chinese tourists this year to reach about 4 million to 4.4 million.

According to data previously released by Thailand, as of September 25, Thailand has received approximately 19.5 million foreign tourists this year, and it is expected to reach 28 million throughout the year.Among them, tourists from Malaysia top the list with 3.2 million people, and Chinese tourists followed closely.

Thailand Prime Minister Social Germany him also posted on social media X (formerly known as Twitter) on Saturday (September 30), quoting data from Chinese tourists to Thailand's increase in CNN reports, and said "ThailandI am very happy to welcome all Chinese brothers and sisters. "He also said that there is a beautiful sea and various foods in Thailand, and I wish everyone a safe all the way and impressed them.

Social ethics He also went to Suwannap Airport on the first day (September 25) on the first day (September 25) of Chinese tourists in Thailand.

Tourism is the main economic pillar of Thailand, accounting for nearly 20%of GDP (GDP).Before the outbreak of the crown disease, China was the largest source of tourists in Thailand and received more than 10 million Chinese tourists each year.