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.

Tourist Arrivals in Thailand increased to 2573.74 in October from 2235.85 in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Thailand Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

AC: WK: Tourist: Foreigners: Food & Beverages data was reported at 1,067.590 THB/Day in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 964.920 THB/Day for 2015. AC: WK: Tourist: Foreigners: Food & Beverages data is updated yearly, averaging 882.215 THB/Day from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,067.590 THB/Day in 2016 and a record low of 797.520 THB/Day in 2012. AC: WK: Tourist: 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.

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.

AC: WK: Tourist: Foreigners: Purchase of Goods & Souvenirs data was reported at 1,042.380 THB/Day in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 952.370 THB/Day for 2016. AC: WK: Tourist: Foreigners: Purchase of Goods & Souvenirs data is updated yearly, averaging 826.570 THB/Day from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2017, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,042.380 THB/Day in 2017 and a record low of 747.168 THB/Day in 2011. AC: WK: Tourist: Foreigners: Purchase of Goods & Souvenirs 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.

Historical dataset showing Thailand tourist spending by year from 1995 to 2020.

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.

Actual value and historical data chart for Thailand International Tourism Number Of Departures

AC: WK: Excursionist: Thai: Accommodation data was reported at 0.000 THB/Day in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 THB/Day for 2016. AC: WK: Excursionist: Thai: Accommodation data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 THB/Day from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2017, with 7 observations. AC: WK: Excursionist: Thai: Accommodation 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.

📢**April 18, 2023 Update ( Please use Version 2):** - Renamed "profit" to "revenue" for better understanding. - Normalized the values in Thai Baht (previously MTHB).

This dataset contains statistics on domestic tourism in Thailand from Jan 2019 to Feb 2023, broken down by province. The dataset includes information on the number of tourists, the occupancy rate, and the profits generated by tourism in each province, as well as the nationality of the tourists (Thai vs. foreign).

Sourced from raw data provided by the Official Ministry of Tourism and Sports Statistics, which was manually entered into Excel files 🙃. So I pre-processed the data using Python with the intention of making it more accessible in the appropriate format which has the potential to provide valuable insights into the domestic tourism industry in Thailand, including trends and patterns across different provinces over time. Researchers, analysts, and policymakers with an interest in the domestic tourism sector in Thailand may find this dataset useful for their work.

Banner credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Cleaned and ready-to-use 77 Provinces, 8 Variables, 3 Years and 2 Months with total 30,800 rows.

Key information about Thailand Visitor Arrivals

• Thailand Visitor Arrivals recorded 2,573,743 person in Oct 2025, compared with 2,235,852 person in the previous month
• Thailand Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1981 to Oct 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 the second quarter of 2025, the number of foreign tourists in Thailand amounted to around 7.1 million, indicating a decrease compared to the previous quarter. The number of international tourists in the country has fluctuated over the past quarters.

Actual value and historical data chart for Thailand International Tourism Number Of Arrivals

Thailand Tourism Receipts: The Americas: Canada data was reported at 166,660,000.000 USD in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 103,040,000.000 USD for Sep 2017. Thailand Tourism Receipts: The Americas: Canada data is updated quarterly, averaging 86,600,000.000 USD from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 176,720,000.000 USD in Mar 2016 and a record low of 27,600,000.000 USD in Jun 2005. Thailand Tourism Receipts: The Americas: Canada 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 Tourism Receipts: East Asia: Hong Kong data was reported at 240,860,000.000 USD in Jun 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 186,670,000.000 USD for Mar 2017. Thailand Tourism Receipts: East Asia: Hong Kong data is updated quarterly, averaging 108,965,000.000 USD from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 264,400,000.000 USD in Jun 2015 and a record low of 34,370,000.000 USD in Dec 2008. Thailand Tourism Receipts: 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 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.

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.

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.

In 2024, the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, was the most popular tourist destination for foreign visitors to the kingdom, amounting to around **** million visitors. This was followed by Chonburi, with approximately **** million foreign tourists.