The first direct flight by Taiwan‘s Tigerair made its way to Phuket yesterday. The flight arrived at Phuket International Airport, carrying 190 passengers.
Airport officials and staff welcomed the passengers upon their arrival, The Phuket Express reported.
Last month, it was reported that Tigerair, a subsidiary of China Airlines, will be the only airline currently servicing the Taipei – Phuket route directly, twice per week.
Phuket will become the airline’s second destination in Thailand. Tigerair currently serves direct flights between Taoyuan and Don Mueang Airport (DMX) in Bangkok.
Flights will depart from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12.20pm.
In total, 8,596,452 foreign tourists arrived in Thailand between January 1-April 30, 2023, generating 353.331 billion baht in tourism revenue. In April alone, a total of 2,130,715 foreigners entered Thailand.
The top 10 tourism markets in Thailand in 2023 so far are:
- Malaysia (367,530)
- China (328,375)
- India (131,230)
- Russia (115,743)
- South Korea (95,229)
- Vietnam (84,221)
- United States (70,977)
- United Kingdom (70,089)
- Laos (68,204)
- Hong Kong (67,771)
This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting tourism to foreigners under the campaign “Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters,” which aims to promote sustainable and responsible tourism in Thailand, focusing on meaningful travel experiences.
Last year, 11.15 million foreign arrivals were recorded in Thailand, exceeding the TAT’s target of 10 million tourists. This year, the TAT expects 25 million foreign visitors.
The Bank of Thailand predicts that the Land of Smiles will see 28 million tourists this year.
