In 2024, the number of tourist arrivals amounted to around 35.6 million, which significantly increased from the previous years, which were approximately 28.2 million. The tourism industry in Thailand was one of the most negatively affected industries by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thai tourism industry rebound post-CIOVID-19The vibrant culture, mouthwatering dishes, and breathtaking scenery make Thailand a top destination in the region. With the globally wide-spread COVID-19 outbreak, the Thai tourism industry was heavily affected due to global travel restrictions. However, since the pandemic was brought under control and restrictions were lifted, the sector showed signs of rebound and was expected to regain its momentum. In 2022, the Thai government eased COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in a significant increase in the annual volume of airport passengers in Thailand in 2023 and 2024. Thailand's visa waivers program The primary factor that tourists take into account when planning their travel is the travel expense. An increase in the price of travel was the most common concern about traveling among visitors to Thailand. In order to subsidize the expenses and increase the number of international tourists visiting the country, the Thai government has waived visas for citizens of China and India in 2024, and intends to provide visa-free travel to citizens of several additional nations in the future.

Tourist Arrivals in Thailand decreased to 3119445 in February from 3709102 in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Thailand Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In the first quarter of 2024, the number of foreign tourists in Thailand amounted to around 9.37 million, indicating a significant increase compared to the previous quarter. The number of international tourists in the country has increased constantly over the past quarter.

In 2024, almost 26 million foreign tourists from Asia and the Pacific region visited Thailand, making it the leading source market of international visitor arrivals into the country. This was followed by European tourists, with a total of over seven million visitors. During that year, there were about 35.5 million international visitors in Thailand.

Thailand’s main economic driver Tourism has a considerable economic impact on the country. In the past years, the COVID-19 pandemic heavily affected the tourism industry. However, Thailand's tourist economy has been recovering steadily since the country allowed international tourist arrivals again in 2022. In 2024, the total tourism revenue generated by international tourist arrivals in Thailand exceeded one hundred billion Thai baht on a monthly basis, resulting in a revenue of over one trillion Thai baht for the entire year. Bangkok and the southern part of Thailand were the leading provinces in terms of the tourism revenue generated from foreign visitors, with over five hundred billion Thai baht. Almost seven hundred billion Thai baht was generated from foreign tourists in the southern part of Thailand and Bangkok, making them the top regions for tourism revenue generation.

International air travel into Thailand Since Thailand reopened its borders to tourists, the aviation industry has been recovering. The number of international flights arriving in Thailand has increased significantly since 2021. In 2024, over 50 million international visitors passed through Suvarnabhumi Airport, the leading Thai airport for inbound travel.

As of July 2024, the number of international tourists visiting Thailand amounted to approximately 3.1 million, reflecting an increase compared to the previous year. Over time, the number of foreign visitors to Thailand has fluctuated.

Thailand AC: WK: Visitors: Foreigners: Food & Beverages data was reported at 1,044.420 THB/Day in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 943.590 THB/Day for 2015. Thailand AC: WK: Visitors: Foreigners: Food & Beverages data is updated yearly, averaging 864.265 THB/Day from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,044.420 THB/Day in 2016 and a record low of 782.640 THB/Day in 2012. Thailand AC: WK: Visitors: Foreigners: Food & Beverages data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q013: Tourism Statistics.

Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Bangkok: Ayutthaya data was reported at 64.950 % in May 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.340 % for Apr 2019. Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Bangkok: Ayutthaya data is updated monthly, averaging 63.570 % from Jan 2017 (Median) to May 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.360 % in Jan 2019 and a record low of 52.340 % in Sep 2017. Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Bangkok: Ayutthaya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q020: Tourism Statistics: Domestic Occupancy Rate: By Region and Province.

Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: CEE: Hungary data was reported at 6,849.000 Person in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,830.000 Person for Jan 2025. Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: CEE: Hungary data is updated monthly, averaging 1,122.000 Person from Jan 2022 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,830.000 Person in Jan 2025 and a record low of 405.000 Person in Mar 2022. Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: CEE: Hungary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q007: Visitor Arrivals: By Nationality.

Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: Western Europe: Germany data was reported at 114,138.000 Person in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 112,828.000 Person for Jan 2025. Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: Western Europe: Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 48,508.000 Person from Jan 2022 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115,470.000 Person in Mar 2024 and a record low of 11,323.000 Person in Jan 2022. Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Europe: Western Europe: Germany data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q007: Visitor Arrivals: By Nationality. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Thailand Tourism Receipts: South Asia data was reported at 492,020,000.000 USD in Jun 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 463,570,000.000 USD for Mar 2017. Thailand Tourism Receipts: South Asia data is updated quarterly, averaging 296,000,000.000 USD from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 510,910,000.000 USD in Jun 2015 and a record low of 46,500,000.000 USD in Mar 2005. Thailand Tourism Receipts: South Asia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

As of December 2024, Thailand had over 26 million local tourists, which increased significantly from the previous month. In 2024, Thailand registered revenues of over 1.1 trillion Thai baht in the domestic tourism segment.

Key information about Thailand Tourism Revenue

• Thailand's Tourism Revenue reached 14 USD bn in Dec 2022, compared with 2 USD bn in the previous year
• Thailand's Tourism Revenue data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1960 to Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 61,594 USD mn in Dec 2019 and a record low of 9 USD mn in Dec 1960

Thailand Number of Arrivals: Europe data was reported at 1,083,283.000 Person in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,159,016.000 Person for Mar 2017. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Europe data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,026,454.000 Person from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,204,727.000 Person in Mar 2014 and a record low of 473,645.000 Person in Jun 2005. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Europe data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

Thailand Average Expenditure Per Capita: WK: Tourist: Foreigners data was reported at 5,262.220 THB/Day in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,808.710 THB/Day for 2015. Thailand Average Expenditure Per Capita: WK: Tourist: Foreigners data is updated yearly, averaging 4,314.320 THB/Day from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,262.220 THB/Day in 2016 and a record low of 3,966.804 THB/Day in 2010. Thailand Average Expenditure Per Capita: WK: Tourist: Foreigners data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q013: Tourism Statistics.

Thailand Number of Arrivals: Middle East: Others data was reported at 69,734.000 Person in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 92,596.000 Person for Mar 2017. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Middle East: Others data is updated quarterly, averaging 59,029.500 Person from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127,140.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 16,987.000 Person in Mar 2005. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Middle East: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

Contribution of travel and tourism to GDP (% of GDP) of Thailand grew by 1.44% from 21.6 % in 2018 to 21.9 % in 2019. Since the 3.34% dip in 2014, contribution of travel and tourism to GDP (% of GDP) soared by 24.91% in 2019. The share of Travel & Tourism spending or employment in the equivalent economy-wide concept in the published national income accounts or labour market statistics. Visitor exports are compared with exports of all goods and services Domestic Travel & Tourism spending is compared with GDP Government individual Travel & Tourism spending is compared with total government spending Internal Travel & Tourism consumption is compared with total internal consumption (i.e. total domestic spending plus total export) Leisure Travel & Tourism contribution to GDP is compared with total GDP Business Travel & Tourism contribution to GDP is compared with total GDP Travel & Tourism capital investment spending is compared with all fixed investment spending

In 2022, the tourism industry contributed around 7.24 percent to Thailand's GDP, which increased from the previous year. In that same period, the total value of Thailand's GDP was almost five hundred billion U.S. dollars. ​ Thailand's tourism industry has been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is currently recovering after the government relaxed COVID-19 regulations and promoted tourism. The economic contribution of travel and tourism in Thailand Thailand is recognized as one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. ​Travel and tourism play a significant role in supporting Thailand's economy. In 2022, these industries' contribution to the country’s GDP reached over one trillion Thai baht. Thailand's tourism industry also provided nearly seven million jobs in the country, ranking fifth in terms of the highest number of people employed in the tourism industry in the Asia-Pacific region in 2022. Inbound tourism in Thailand Thailand's economy relies heavily on international tourism. The tourist economy of the country has been recovering steadily since the country allowed international tourist arrivals again in 2022. In 2023, Thailand welcomed around 28 million international tourists, which was more than double the previous year. ​In that same year, the total revenue generated by international tourist arrivals in the country reached more than one hundred billion Thai baht on a nearly monthly basis, giving the country a total revenue of over one trillion Thai baht for the entire year.

Thailand Length of Stay: East Asia: Hong Kong data was reported at 6.210 Day in Jun 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.850 Day for Mar 2017. Thailand Length of Stay: East Asia: Hong Kong data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.815 Day from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.960 Day in Sep 2015 and a record low of 3.740 Day in Jun 2005. Thailand Length of Stay: East Asia: Hong Kong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

Thailand Number of Arrivals: Europe: France data was reported at 115,573.000 Person in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 255,075.000 Person for Mar 2017. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Europe: France data is updated quarterly, averaging 115,047.000 Person from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 255,075.000 Person in Mar 2017 and a record low of 50,385.000 Person in Jun 2005. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Europe: France data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Western: Phuket data was reported at 68.650 % in May 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.530 % for Apr 2019. Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Western: Phuket data is updated monthly, averaging 79.530 % from Jan 2017 (Median) to May 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.600 % in Feb 2019 and a record low of 60.800 % in Sep 2018. Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Western: Phuket data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q020: Tourism Statistics: Domestic Occupancy Rate: By Region and Province.