Just how many tourists are coming to Bangkok right now?

[Thailandtourismupdate]

Just how many tourists are coming to Bangkok right now?
• The TAT does not have access to the most recent data about Bangkok, so cannot provide specific numbers regarding visitors to the city until we can compile summary reports.
• While the number of visitors to Bangkok has certainly dropped, TAT representatives who tour the inner city daily still see many tourists doing engaging in regular activities.
• The only data we can provide to you at this time relates to overall arrivals.
• International tourist arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport for October 2011 reached 958,000, an increase of 6.7% over the previous year. Arrivals at Phuket International Airport during October were up 28.5% compared to last year.
• From November 1st to 9th, the number of arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport was 224,000, a decrease of 25.5% compared to the same period last year.
• Phuket International Airport had 40,500 arrivals from November 1st to 6th, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year.



I have seen reports in the news that the government says all of Bangkok may end up getting flooded? Is this true – and doesn’t it mean I should avoid Bangkok until the flooding is completely gone?

• The Bangkok government is working hard to manage the flow of water to try to prevent it from entering the central business district of inner Bangkok.
• Given the rapidly-changing situation in Bangkok, the TAT advises travelers to obtain the latest information about visiting tourist attractions in areas affected by flooding, which could limit access.
• Visitors should also check multiple sources of information to make an informed decision about whether they should visit central Bangkok at the present time.