According to a report from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), visitor arrivals in 2013 exceeded the original target of 26.1 million and represented a 19.6 percent increase over the 22.35 million international tourist arrivals in 2012.
TAT Governor Thawatchai Arunyik said that despite the challenging factors, including the ongoing political demonstrations in Bangkok, Thailand remains a popular and welcoming tourist destination. He attributed the growth rate to the concerted efforts by the entire Thai travel and tourism industry.
“We are working hand in hand in creating a memorable travel experience for tourists. During tough times, such as the ongoing anti-government demonstrations, we are also working hand in hand to ensure the utmost convenience to tourists, our friends of Thailand,” he said.
Statistics compiled by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports showed that, in 2013, six Asia-Pacific countries contributed more than one million visitor arrivals. China topped the chart at 4.7 million arrivals (a 68.83 percent jump), followed by Malaysia at 2.99 million tourists (up 17.29 percent), Russia at 1.73 million arrivals (a 31.93 percent growth), Japan at 1.53 million tourists (an 11.96 percent increase), South Korea at 1.29 million arrivals (up 11.48 percent), and India at 1.04 million visitors (a 3.61 percent increase).
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