Sudavan Wangsuphakitkoson, Chairman of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, said that Russia has reached the third place in the number of tourists coming to the country. This was reported with reference to the minister’s press conference in Bangkok. RIA News.
According to Wangsuphakitkoson, 347,847 Russian tourists visited Thailand in the first seven weeks of this year. Russia ranked third in the number of tourists coming to Thailand, after China and Malaysia. South Korea and India rank fourth and fifth.
A total of 5 million 217 million foreign tourists have come to Thailand since the beginning of the year. This figure increased by 49 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
The minister noted that the increase in tourist flows was facilitated by the actions of the Thai government to extend the period of visa-free entry into the country for Russian citizens from 30 days to 90 days and to open visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.
Previously, Thai Prime Minister Settha Thaweesin spoke For the resumption of direct flights between Bangkok and Moscow.
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