Tourist Arrivals in Thailand increased to 2322.77 in June from 2266.57 in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Thailand Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

Key information about Thailand Visitor Arrivals

• Thailand Visitor Arrivals recorded 3,119,445 person in Feb 2025, compared with 3,709,102 person in the previous month
• Thailand Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1981 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,947,337 person in Dec 2019 and a record low of 0 person in Sep 2020

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-19 The 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.

Thailand tourist spending for 2020 was 15.36 billion US dollars, a 76.14% decline from 2019.

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<li>Thailand tourist spending for 2019 was <strong>64.37 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>4.87% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Thailand tourist spending for 2018 was <strong>61.38 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>7.58% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
<li>Thailand tourist spending for 2017 was <strong>57.06 billion US dollars</strong>, a <strong>17.74% increase</strong> from 2016.</li>
</ul>International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

In 2024, almost ** 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 **** 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 *********** 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 ************ 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 ** million international visitors passed through Suvarnabhumi Airport, the leading Thai airport for inbound travel.

Thailand TH: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data was reported at 32,530,000.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 29,923,000.000 Person for 2015. Thailand TH: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data is updated yearly, averaging 12,779,500.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32,530,000.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 6,952,000.000 Person in 1995. Thailand TH: International Tourism: Number of Arrivals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank: Tourism Statistics. International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Key information about Thailand Visitor Arrivals

• Thailand Visitor Arrivals dropped 6.9 % in Feb 2025, compared with an increase of 22.2 % in the previous month
• Thailand Visitor Arrivals Growth rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1982 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 13,379.0 % in Jun 2022 and a record low of -100.0 % in Sep 2020

• In the latest reports, Thailand Visitor Arrivals recorded 3,119,445.0 person in the month of Feb 2025
• Tourism Revenue of Thailand reached 13.7 USD bn in Dec 2022, a decrease of 628.3 % change from the previous year

In the first quarter of 2025, the number of foreign tourists in Thailand amounted to around 9.55 million, indicating an increase compared to the previous quarter. The number of international tourists in the country has fluctuated over the past quarters.

Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: United Kingdom data was reported at 994,544.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,004,345.000 Person for 2016. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: United Kingdom data is updated yearly, averaging 810,727.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,004,345.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 356,392.000 Person in 1996. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: United Kingdom data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q003: Visitor Arrivals: By Nationality.

As of December 2024, the tourism receipts in Thailand amounted to more than *** billion Thai baht, which was an increase compared to the previous month. In 2024, Thailand registered revenues of around *** trillion Thai baht in the international tourism segment.

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

Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Northern: Khon Kaen data was reported at 52.080 % in May 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.970 % for Apr 2019. Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Northern: Khon Kaen data is updated monthly, averaging 57.020 % from Jan 2017 (Median) to May 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.730 % in Jan 2019 and a record low of 47.110 % in Oct 2017. Thailand Domestic Tourism: Occupancy Rate: Northern: Khon Kaen 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.

As of November 2024, the island of Phuket in Thailand welcomed approximately ******* visitors from Russia. Visitors from India accounted for the second-highest number of arrivals, with over ******. Other major groups of foreign arrivals were from China, Germany, and Australia. Phuket HKT The tourism industry in Phuket has been recovering since Thailand reopened its borders to tourists. There are increasing numbers of flights arriving on this island. The vast majority of arrivals at Phuket International Airport were international travelers in 2023. The number of international aircraft movements at HKT airport in 2023 was almost nearly on the pre-COVID level and saw a significant increase compared to the previous year. The total passenger traffic at Phuket International Airport, which flew with Thai Air Asia, amounted to over two million. Hotels in Phuket Tourists come from all around the world to experience Phuket’s cultural attractions, such as the Big Buddha and its temple, or old Phuket Town, as well as its stunning beaches. In 2023, the occupancy rate of hotels in Phuket, Thailand, grew significantly compared to the previous year. This was even higher than in 2019. This was certainly an improvement, as Thailand lifted travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the revenue per available room of hotels in Phuket, Thailand, increased significantly as well in 2023, amounting to more than three thousand Thai baht.

Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Profile: Female data was reported at 1,535,322.000 Person in Dec 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,226,670.000 Person for Nov 2016. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Profile: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 394,207.000 Person from Jan 1997 (Median) to Dec 2016, with 192 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,587,326.000 Person in Feb 2016 and a record low of 128,264.000 Person in May 2003. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Profile: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q006: Visitor Arrivals: By Profile. Source does not provide data between 2011-2008

Arrivals of Thailand increased by 4.55% from 38,178,000 number in 2018 to 39,916,000 number in 2019. Since the 6.54% drop in 2014, arrivals shot up by 60.89% in 2019. International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival.

Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Asia Pacific: SEA: Singapore data was reported at 81,349.000 Person in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 64,585.000 Person for Feb 2025. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Asia Pacific: SEA: Singapore data is updated monthly, averaging 75,307.000 Person from Jan 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131,642.000 Person in Dec 2024 and a record low of 869.000 Person in Jan 2022. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Asia Pacific: SEA: Singapore 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 Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Asia Pacific: SA: Iran data was reported at 8,912.000 Person in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,753.000 Person for Feb 2025. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Asia Pacific: SA: Iran data is updated monthly, averaging 4,087.000 Person from Jan 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,668.000 Person in Mar 2024 and a record low of 234.000 Person in Jan 2022. Thailand Visitor Arrivals by Nationality: Asia Pacific: SA: Iran 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.

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.

In 2022, the tourism industry contributed around **** percent to Thailand's GDP, which increased from the previous year. In that same period, the total value of Thailand's GDP was almost ************ 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 ***** 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 ** 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.