Thailand tourism expects to see at least 30 million foreign tourists this year

Thailand is expected to see at least 30 million foreign visitors this year, with the return of Chinese tourists and the recovery of international travel, a private tourism group said on Wednesday.

It is projected tourists should spend at least 1.5 trillion baht ($43.73 billion) this year, Chamnan Srisawat, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, said in a statement.

The government predicts 25-30 million foreign tourists in 2023.