BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand recorded 11.95 million foreign tourist arrivals from the January to April 28 period, its tourism ministry said on Tuesday.

Foreign tourism generated revenue of 575 billion baht ($15.52 billion) in that period, it said. Thailand is targeting about 40 million foreign visitors this year and the sector is a key driver of its economy.

($1 = 37.0400 baht)

(Reporting by Satawasin Staporncharnchai and Chayut Setboonsarng; Editing by Martin Petty)