Thanet Petchsuwan Deputy Governor of Marketing Asia and South Pacific Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) He said that from the general picture of the recovery of Asian tourists now, only “Chinese Market” In fact, we must follow up on the results of the Communist Party of China General Assembly on October 14-16, on the 100th anniversary of the publication of the 22nd Plan, a 4-year milestone. “finish” how China will continue its policy on COVID-19
“May the Chinese authorities really open up the country. TAT is confident that demand for travel will flow to Thailand. Even during this period, there have been concerns about the price of return air tickets to China, which have already dropped significantly. But still considered expensive. When China opens up the country Airfare is expected to drop again.”
Chuwit Sirivejkul East Asia Region Director TAT added that Now the Chinese government has relaxed more travel measures and “No negative signal” Currently, Thai and Chinese national airlines are allowed Can fly between Thailand – China, a total of 30 flights per week. Divided into a quota for Thai airlines of 15 flights per week and 15 Chinese airlines per week, resulting in “Flight prices” especially the return from Thailand to China decreased. Previously, the price had risen to 3 hundred thousand baht. Currently, it is reduced 5 times to 50,000 baht.
However, the trend of opening China is high, but still “Difficult to analyze” that it will start to open by the end of this year or the beginning of 2023 and what form to open it will open the country immediately Or start by unlocking some cities or states first. For example, last week, China had news that it has start unlocking 5 provinces, including Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Xiamen and Guangdong You can travel in and out of Hong Kong and Macau by No need to keep the legs back. Or start with loosening the lock in waves. or allow certain groups of passengers first
“China has closed the country for almost 3 full years. When will the Chinese leader knock to open the country? Believe that the Chinese tourist market will be a dessert that everyone wants. Thailand is considered to have the best tax. in the midst of China’s conflict with neighboring countries This means that Thailand is likely to have more opportunities than other countries. “
In addition, Chinese people miss Thailand very much. Chinese tour operators are ready to serve immediately. The airline requested a slot to fly. Preparing to supply passenger seats Waiting for the Chinese President “Press the open countryside button” only, but the problem is “Readiness” of tourism operators in Thailand after finding that the travel management service company (Destination Management Company: DMC) and some of the attractions have yet to return! because he is waiting for the demand of Chinese tourists to come back as well and then open for service The situation now is no different. “Chicken and Eggs”
Thanet added that The general target of short-term market tourists of “Asia and the South Pacific” From the TAT this year is 6.5-7 million people of the target of 10 million foreign tourists to Thailand from the latest statistics in the first 9 months from 1 January-30 September. Found that 6,018,943 foreign tourists worldwide have arrived in Thailand.
Looking at just the top 10 from the Asia and South Pacific passenger market, number 1 is: “Malaysia” The number of 972,699 people is the first market to exceed 1 million people in early October, Travel to Thailand through various channels, including land, rail and air, prefers to wait for longer days. spend more and not only concentrate in Hat Yai, Songkhla, but also spread to other larger cities in the south such as Krabi, Phatthalung, Chumphon and Nakhon Si Thammarat, with the TAT preparing to organize the event One Million Thanks on October 21 in Kuala Lumpur And it is estimated that by the end of this year, there will be 1.2 million Malaysian tourists.
2nd place “India” 561,656 people have traveled to Thailand, probably 8-900,000 people by the end of this year after it was discovered that there were advance bookings (Advance Booking) in the 4th quarter, this looks very good, more than 60% of the number of seats 3-4 hundred thousand seats. “Lao PDR” A cumulative number of tourists come to Thailand with 410,563 people, in 4th place. “Singapore” There are 311,567 people at ITB Asia between 18-20 October in Singapore. TAT is preparing to launch the Go High Singapore campaign to push the total to 500,000 this year. “Cambodia” There is a cumulative number of 309,034 people, ranking 6 “Vietnam” Collect 270,227 people
while number 7 “South Korea” The cumulative number is 246,434 people, the target for this year is 500,000 people, with high demand during the high season at the end of the year, especially “Golf Group” Senior golfers, women, teenagers, Longstay and business people who are popular golfers in Chiang Mai and Pattaya, came 8th. “Australia” The total number of people coming to Thailand is 187,380 people.
9th place “Japan” There is a cumulative number of 178,557 people, even in the third and fourth quarter of this year, there will be an increase of 30-40 passenger seats.% but of the statement “Open Japan” unconditional Effective from October 11, many Thai tourists are expected to visit Japan. And take seats on the Thai-Japan route up to 50-60%, but TAT has to attract tourists from Japan to Thailand to reach the target of 350,000 people this year and the 10th place “China” It has a cumulative number of 155,983 people.
“ASEAN, South Asian and Australian markets nothing to worry about The next step of The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is moving forward in the East Asian market, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan.”
