As many as 1.4 billion people took overseas trips last year, generating revenue of almost US$1.6 trillion (Bt50 trillion) worldwide. Thailand saw 38.28 million arrivals last year, earning Bt2.01 trillion.

The pay and benefits packages of expatriates in Thailand saw a major increase, with the overall package of an average overseas worker increasing by US$27,917 year on year, according to a new survey.