Songkran Spending to Hit 140B Baht But Growth Lags

Songkran festival expected to generate 140-200 billion baht for Thai economy this year

Domestic spending growth remains slow despite holiday boost

10.4 million foreign tourists entered Thailand from Jan 1 to April 9, 2022

Majority of tourists are from China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, and India

Prime Minister aims to attract tourists through visa exemptions and smooth immigration procedures