The state planning unit looks set to upgrade its forecasts for tourism revenue and arrival numbers as it expects a surge of visitors from China after the country reopened its borders.
According to Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), this month's resumption of Chinese tourism, with the first flight arriving in Thailand yesterday, would directly benefit the Thai economy.
"The agency is monitoring the situation regarding Chinese tourist arrivals and will take about 2-3 weeks to evaluate the forecast," said Mr Danucha.
