TAT predicted tourism receipts in the first nine months of 2016 would rise 14% year-on-year to 1.88 trillion baht.
Arrivals to Thailand will reach 24.94 million, up 13%, and generate tourism revenue of 1.25 trillion baht, up 17%.
Meanwhile, domestic tourism is also expected to do well with 111 million trips, up 4%, and generate revenue of 629 billion baht, up 6%, during the nine-month period.
Tourist numbers are projected to grow in most markets: Northeast Asia (17%), Americas (15%), Asean (10%), South Asia (10%), Europe (10%), Middle East (8%) and Africa (5%). The Oceania market was seen shrinking by 0.7%.