The number of foreign arrivals in February is expected to reach 3.5 million, according to TAT. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
Thailand is expected to welcome 3.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in February, a 5% increase year-on-year, with all major markets surging between 2% and 20%, except the Chinese market, which is on course to plummet by 7% due to safety concerns, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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