Bangkok: This month, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Airways jointly launched a new Fly me to Thailand promotion, offering privileges, gift cards, discounts and many more special deals for travellers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) as well as Flow Control Valve Factory Malaysia, Singapore and India..5 per cent to 1.According to Thai tourism statistics, Indian tourists spent almost 70 billion baht (USD 2.Indians are ranked sixth among nationalities visiting Thailand with over 1.The Bangkok Post quoted V Vishwanath, a tour agent in Delhi who runs the Letsclickandgo. This is just behind Japan and ahead of Russia.56 million, up 13 per cent from 2017. He added that Bali may be a similarly attractive destination but there are no direct flights there from India." Vishwanath also points to the appeal for Indian travellers of free visas on arrival, cheaper hotels and good nightlife. Indians also spend 11 per cent more per trip than other foreign tourists according to the Thailand Tourism and Sports Ministry.6 million visitors in 2018. In the next 10 years, however, the share of Indian tourists is expected to reach 15 per cent, compared with 30 per cent from China, driven mainly by the expanding wealth of middle-income Indians.14 million arrivals in the first seven months of the year.

This is a significant increase from 11th place and 500,000 visitors ten years ago. Most Indian visitors to Thailand travel independently instead of joining tour groups.5 days. Arrivals from last year totalled 1. They have already spent 46 billion baht in the first seven months of this year and on target to reach 79 billion baht, 13 per cent higher compared with last year. Travellers can also get discounts, special deals and privileges at 63 tourism establishments including hotels, resorts, spas, amusement parks, adventure parks, water parks, museums, restaurants and aesthetic clinics. Other than cheap airfares and beautiful scenery, Thailand is attractive to Indian tourists because of cheap hotels, good shopping venues and easy availability of vegetarian food.TAT expects 2 million Indian tourists to visit the country this year after strong year-on-year growth of 24. Recently, it has been observed that there has been a notable increase of visitors from India who are there to shoot movies, attend MICE events and to hold their weddings and honeymoons. Bilateral airline capacity is at an all-time high with more than 300 weekly flights between 16 major cities in India. Accommodation is also relatively inexpensive, and Thais are famously hospitable hosts earning Thailandthe nickname "Land of Smiles". You can do a round trip to Bangkok for less than 14,000 rupees. 58 per cent of Indians are repeat visitors and the average length of stay is 7.3 million international arrivals in Thailand last year, compared with 28 per cent from China.Indian tourists accounted for 4 per cent of the 38.

About 12 airlines fly between Indian cities and Thailandincluding Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai Smile, Bhutan Airlines, Druk Air, Air Asia, Spice Jet, Thai Lion Air, Indigo, NokScoot and GoAir.Klissada Ratanapruk, TAT Executive Director, ASEAN South Asia and South Pacific Region said, "Thailand is entering this years high season from October onwards, so it is an opportune time to offer special privileges for tourists from our neighbouring ASEAN countries as well as from our long-standing, short-haul friend, India.2 billion) last year compared to just 37 billion baht in 2014.com website as saying, "Air tickets are selling like carrots and radishes. The special offers from operators of tourism products and services across the country will also help enhance the awareness of the amazing variety of Thai travel experiences. The main attractions are the stunning and pristine beaches, dazzlingly nightlife, great food, direct flight connections with numerous Indian cities and most importantly its good value-for-money."Under the Fly me to Thailand promotion, every group booking of three travellers from the CLMV, Malaysia, Singapore and India on Bangkok Airways can get a gift card valued at 800 baht (1,800 rupees or USD 26) from Central Group, Thailands largest retailer.Indian leisure travellers generally go shopping and sightseeing in Bangkok and Pattaya with an increasing number also heading to Phuket, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui, Chiang Rai, Krabi, Ayutthaya and Ko Chang (Trat).Thailand is one of the favourite international tourist destinations for Indians and getting even more popular.Tourist arrivals from India have been boosted by the availability of cheap flights from several Indian cities.

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