Thailand ready to welcome Indian travellers with greater new-normal confidence

Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) highlights destination wedding attractions, sustainability norms and new health guidelines.

Q: What can Indian travellers expect from Thailand in new-normal days ahead?

B: India is one of Thailand’s most rapidly growing market and the biggest source market for visitors from South East Asia. There has been growth in the number of high-spending Indian tourists visiting Phuket for weddings, incentive trips, and high-end events. The destination has a lot more to offer other than just its natural heritage sea, sky, sand and world-renowned diving sites.

Thailand welcomed nearly 2 Million Indians in 2019. This surge of Indian tourists has been an important aid to Phuket. Indian arrivals to Phuket in 2019 increased year-on-year by 298%, mainly as a result from the introduction of low-cost airlines direct flights from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. Due to the pandemic, there are new guidelines put in place for higher…

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