Thailand Is Expecting 12 Lakh Indian Travelers This Year
Thailand, considered as one of the best travel hotspot in South Asia is this year expecting to host 12 lakh tourists from India.
“We hosted 11.8 lakh tourists from India in 2016. This year looks promising and we are expecting to host 12 lakh travelers from India,” Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Asia and the South Pacific) Srisuda Wanapinyosak told PTI.
TAT is preparing to attract Thailand for families, women travelers, adventure and sport lovers and for couples planning their honeymoon.
“There is no particular age group that we cater to. However, we cater to various segments which include families, destination weddings, women travellers, adventure and sports lovers, honeymooners, and also the luxury segment. We want to promote Thailand as a ‘preferred destination’ and also as an ‘affordable luxury destination’,” she said.
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It’s believed that Thailand is a place of its own culture and cuisines. Wanapinyosak believes that Thailand is a best place for people who want a great journey by being part of the traditional Thai practices and witnessing the legacy of late King Rama IX.
“We have direct flights from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi. From Mumbai there 10 Thai Airways flights a week, seven flights each of Bangkok Airlines and Air India in a week and 21 Jet Airways flights. Apart from this, the Garuda Indonesia is operating flights from Mumbai to Jakarta with a stopover in Bangkok. This certainly helps boost tourism in Thailand,” she said.
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