Since the government declared July 18 a public holiday, most workers in the country are looking forward to enjoying a five-day holiday, starting tomorrow and lasting through Asarnha Bucha Day on July 19 and Buddhist Lent Day on the 20th.
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), 2.44 million thais will be taking domestic vacations for some rest and relaxation over the next five days. The total spending on tourism, by Thais and foreigners, is expected to reach THB19.7 billion, up 28 percent from the holiday last year.
Of that figure, THB12 billion is expected to come from foreign tourists while THB7.7 billion will be from domestic tourists.
The addition of the extra day to create a long holiday is meant to encourage domestic tourism.
During the holiday, hotel occupancy around the country is expected to be at about 61 percent nationally.
The top five domestic destinations are Bangkok, Chon Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi, reported Bangkok Post.
Lots of Thais will also use the holiday to travel abroad as well. The top five international destinations for Thais are Japan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and South Korea.
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