News Tourist Authority ThailandTAT: The Number Of Tourists In Thailand Is Growing
Both the The Tourism Council of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have predicted a solid increase in tourist numbers over the next year
Bangkok, 16 December 2010 (PDN) : The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has presented a positive outlook for the tourism sector in Thailand in 2011.
According to the chairman of TCT, Kongkrit Hiranyakit, the tourism sector in the next year should grow by 15-20%, if the political situation remains calm and the government’s actions in this area are effective. The Chairman noted that most of the increase in tourism will come from Russia, the Middle East and China.
Meanwhile, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also forecasts an increase in the number of tourists to a total of 15 million within the next year, generating revenues of about 1.05 trillion baht.
Mr. Kongkrit also said that both small and large players in the hotel industry could greatly benefit from the use of new media to attract a wider range of potential customers.
Cost Of Holidays And Living In Pattaya: Rough Price Guide
Given the well-developed infrastructure Thailand offers, in comparison to, e.g. Cambodia (roads, transportation, hospitals, restaurants, entertainment etc.), Thailand - including Pattaya - is still one of the cheapest destinations worldwide. (One may argue that Pattaya is not as cheap as it used to be back in the 1980s or so, but, to be fair, prices are still reasonable - especially given the entertainment and "quality of life" you get. "Best value for money" so-to-say.
International Food: 100-400 Baht per meal (~200 Baht)
Taxi (Baht-Bus): starting from 10 Baht/ person (on fixed route)
Motorbike Rental: ~200 Baht per day
Deckchair: ~30 Baht
Beer (in bars, pubs etc.): ~50-90 Baht/ bottle (~70 Baht)
Imported Liquors: ~70-120 Baht/ glass (~90 Baht)
Soft Drinks, Coffee etc.: ~20-50 Baht)
