Thai Life
European tourists decline against strong baht, competition

The number of European tourist arrivals in Thailand this year is expected to decline by 1.5 per cent year on year to around 6.66 million, according to the Kasikorn Research Centre.

Their projected spending in Thailand is Bt468 billion, down 1 per cent year on year, due to the tourists adjusting their holiday budgets in response to the baht strengthening against their home currencies.
For the last four months of this year, Centre expects the number of European tourist arrivals to be about the same as the same period in 2018.
According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, some 4.44 million European tourists visited in the first eight months of this year, a 1.9-per-cent drop. The decline was seen mainly in the markets of Russia, Germany, Sweden, and France.
This year’s high season was challenging for the sector as the country faced both a stronger baht and tougher competition as other destinations stepped up tourism marketing campaigns.
Stay updated with Samui Times by following us on Facebook.- The News3 days ago
Ups and downs: Man wins lottery then falls to his death down drain
- The News3 days ago
Proposal for telecom providers to help tidy up Bangkok cables
- The News3 days ago
Price of made-to-order food surge in Thailand
- The News3 days ago
Appeals Court sentences Former Deputy PM Banyin to death
- The News3 days ago
Natty and Jay’s adventures in Surat Thani
- The News3 days ago
Coalition calls for cannabis regulation, ban for youth
- The News3 days ago
Thailand tourism looking up, predictions of 1.5 million per month
- The News3 days ago
UPDATE: Resort in eastern Thailand denies media claims