According to Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" report on August 21，The Thai authorities hope to attract 40 million inbound tourists this year，However, the Thai baht has appreciated recently，Plus the sharp drop in the number of Chinese tourists，Leading the country’s 188bet mobile industry into a downturn，It may be difficult to achieve the 2019 tourist arrivals target。

Visa-free entry for 188bet mobile from 18 countries extended until April next year

In order to drive 188bet mobile growth to stimulate the weak economy，Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha yesterday announced the extension of visa-free entry measures for tourists from 18 countries until April next year，Hope to attract more tourists during the Chinese New Year in January next year and the Thai New Year in April。

The Thai government introduced a US billion (approximately 70.5 billion yuan) economic stimulus package last week，This includes increasing spending to promote domestic 188bet mobile and implementing a visa-free policy for Chinese and Indian tourists。Thailand originally charged a visa fee of 2,000 baht (approximately 458 yuan)。

The appreciation of the Thai baht and travel safety issues affect the 188bet mobile industry

Vichy, President of the Thailand Travel Agents Association, said: "(The appreciation of the baht) will definitely have an impact on the 188bet mobile industry，Because after comparing with other Asian currencies，Tourists would rather go to Vietnam、Malaysia、Travel in Singapore or Indonesia。”

188bet mobile is a major pillar of Thailand’s economy。Most visitors to Thailand are from China and Asia，But the country also welcomes millions of European and American tourists every year，The appreciation of the Thai baht has affected tourists’ travel plans to some extent，Especially those tourists with limited budget。

Long before the baht appreciated，The number of Chinese 188bet mobile in Thailand has begun to decline。July 2018，A sightseeing boat carrying Chinese 188bet mobile capsized in the waters near Phuket，Causing many deaths and disappearances，Plus China’s economic slowdown，Resulting in a gradual decrease in the number of Chinese 188bet mobile visiting Thailand。

Thailand’s 188bet mobile industry is sluggish

According to official data，The number of Chinese 188bet mobile visiting Thailand in the first six months of this year fell by 5% year-on-year。The authorities believe，The surge in Chinese tourist numbers will not happen again。

reported，The number of tourists from around the world who visited Thailand in 2018 was 7 more than in 2017.5%，But the first six months of this year，The total number of tourists only increased by 1.5%。Sluggish 188bet mobile performance and appreciation of the Thai baht，Having hit Thailand’s economic performance，Thailand’s economic growth slowed to 2 in the second quarter of this year.3%，Worst season in five years。

But，Chaitan, deputy director of the International Marketing Department of the 188bet mobile Authority of Thailand, is optimistic about this，Thinks that “this (visa-free) new policy will enable tourists from Thailand’s two major tourist source markets，It’s easier to make the decision to visit Thailand。”He admitted，The appreciation of the Thai baht may have an impact on tourists' hotel and consumption，But he believes that the government’s relaxation of visa regulations will attract more tourists。

Also，The Ministry of 188bet mobile and Sports of Thailand controlled by the Pheu Thai Party originally also proposed，Waiver of visas for tourists from China and India for one year to boost economy，But it was opposed by the cabinet。"Bangkok Post" report，Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit warned that visa exemption may endanger national security。He agrees with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs，Think that China and India each have a population of over one billion，Thailand may not be able to cope with the influx of tourists、At the same time, I am worried that someone will take the opportunity to stay illegally。

*thisSource: ObservationZhe.com, original title: "Thai Baht appreciates，Sudden drop in Chinese 188bet mobile，Thailand may not be able to achieve the target of 40 million inbound 188bet mobile this year》