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A large number of Chinese tourists are visiting during high season, and there is a strong indication that more will be coming in December and January, judging from a reported increase in chartered flights from China."

SISDIVACHR CHEWARATTANAPORN, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, said an estimated 4.3 million Chinese tourists will have visited Thailand by the end of this year. Tourism to Thailand is currently at its seasonal peak and is expected to remain high until the end of January.