More than 400,000 Chinese tourists are expected to visit Thailand during the Chinese New Year celebrations in February. The tourists will generate around THB 20 billion in revenue, up 10% over the previous year.
According to Vichit Prakobkosol, the head of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, as many as 11 million Chinese may visit Thailand in 2018.
New Year festivities begin on 16 February and continue until 2 March.