BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand expects eight million to 10 million international vacationer arrivals this 12 months after reopening the nation to guests, the finance minister mentioned on Saturday.
From January by way of Friday, the Southeast Asian nation had obtained 5 million international guests, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith advised a Radio Thailand programme.
The restoration of the very important tourism sector and elevated exports ought to assist the financial system develop by 3% to three.5% this 12 months, he mentioned.
Exports are anticipated to extend 10% this 12 months, boosted by a weak baht, Arkhom mentioned.
(Reporting by Orathai Sriring, Kitiphong Thaichareon and Satawasin Staporncharnchai; Modifying by William Mallard and Edwina Gibbs)
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