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Thailand targets THB4 trillion in tourism revenue under new draft plan
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The government is pressing ahead with efforts to upgrade Thailand’s tourism industry and make it a key driver of sustainable economic growth, deputy government spokesperson Lalida Periswiwatana announced on Saturday (October 31, 2026).
Key facts
- At its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Suphajee Suthumpun , the National Tourism Policy Committee discussed the approach to drafting the Fourth National Tourism Development Plan (2028–2032), which aims to increase the economic value of
- It sets targets of at least THB4 trillion in total tourism revenue and a top-30 global ranking for Thailand in the Travel & Tourism Development Index ( TTDI ).
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Summary
At its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Suphajee Suthumpun , the National Tourism Policy Committee discussed the approach to drafting the Fourth National Tourism Development Plan (2028–2032), which aims to increase the economic value of tourism.
The draft plan focuses on improving the quality of tourism products and services, expanding markets for visitors with high spending power and distributing income to small businesses and communities.