In 2019, the number of Russians entering Thailand reached 1.47 million.
"In the outgoing year, 1.47 million Russian tourists visited Thailand. Compared to last year, the number of arrivals from Russia remained at the same level. Due to economic “Due to problems in the Russian Federation and the strong baht, many Russians have chosen Turkey over Thailand,” the country’s Ministry of Tourism (TAT) reported, according to the Bangkok Post.
As noted by Srisuda Wanapinyosak, Deputy Governor of TAT Europe, Africa, Middle East and America, the Thai authorities hope to attract even more tourists from Russia thanks to charters from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk.
In addition, it is reported that a total of 39 million foreign travelers visited Thailand.
"Thailand has broken its annual record of 39 million foreign arrivals. In 2018, the country welcomed 38 million foreign tourists. By the end of the year, Thailand expects to receive a total of 39.6 to 39.8 million tourists. According to the country's Ministry of Tourism, the number of foreign tourists in Thailand will reach 40.8 million (+2.5%) in 2020," the report says.
Source: trn-news.ru
