Malaysians lead the way with almost three million visitors as Thailand sees 18.5 million foreign tourists so far this year

BANGKOK: Thailand has received 18.53 million foreign tourist arrivals from so far this year with spending of 775.3 billion baht (US$21.82 billion), the tourism ministry announce to the media on Tuesday.

The state planning agency predicts 28 million foreign arrivals this year. Arrivals are expected to further rise in a big way during the holiday season of November and December.