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As airfares surge, cross-border tourism is the key to a quick recovery, in line with the trend set by Malaysian tourists this year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expected to look elsewhere for stimulus after the prime minister asked the cabinet last week to prepare new mechanisms to accelerate year-end spending.

More than 3.1 million tourists are expected nationwide during the two long holiday periods this month, generating more than 12 billion baht.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains optimistic about the industry in the final quarter this year and continuing through to next year as flight capacity is increasing.

With local tourism receipts set to fall below the government target of 656 billion baht because of nationwide floods and economic volatility, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to accelerate the use of the fiscal 2023 budget to revive sluggish demand.

With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

More than 6 million internationals visited Thailand this year with a 90% surge last month alone when compared to average figures, according to officials.

As currency depreciation in Japan looms large, Thai tourism operators want to capitalise on pent-up demand in the final quarter by partnering with tour agencies to fill up 45% of the available airplane seats.

Despite the ongoing resumption of more international flights to Thailand, visitors' spending is forecast to be lower than expected.