Thailand expects 7-10 million foreign tourists this year

BANGKOK, June 2 (Reuters) – Thailand expects to receive 7 to 10 million foreign tourists this year following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the tourism minister said on Thursday.

In the first five months of this year, the Southeast Asian country welcomed 1.31 million foreign tourists, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told parliament during a budget bill debate. 

(Reporting by Orathai Sriring and Satawasin StaporncharnchaiEditing by Kanupriya Kapoor)