 Thailand's capital city Bangkok was ranked number one on Mastercard's list of global destination cities index last year. This year, government officials say the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a great challenge to tourism. The Department of Disease Control says they have kept the pandemic under control in Thailand and Bangkok. One tourist agrees. Considering COVID-19, I feel safe to be here in Bangkok. Professor Korkae Arnans from Sibetan University says the government's goal to generate $47 billion is unlikely. I think the highest number is impossible to reach and more knowing that we still don't know when the end of the pandemic is going to happen. Chinese tourists have been the largest group to visit Thailand in recent years, but tourism companies are struggling to have a plan for the future. We are required to follow government's COVID instructions. Tourists have stopped to visit Thailand since January. Professor Arnans says the government should encourage domestic tourism and allow for international tourists from countries with low risk of COVID-19. Reporting for BUTV10, I'm Maya Lauhapuneng Si.