Thailand experienced a significant uptick in foreign tourist arrivals during the week of April 6–12, 2026, with 619,481 international visitors, an 8.76% increase from the previous week. This surge was predominantly fueled by the Songkran holiday, which attracted approximately 400,000 tourists from short-haul markets, according to Natriya Thaweewong, Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Sports.
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Chinese tourists led the arrivals with 106,504 individuals, marking the highest weekly figure in five weeks. Malaysia followed with 90,524 visitors, while India, Russia, and the United States contributed 53,308, 36,701, and 24,693 visitors, respectively. Notably, Malaysian and Chinese arrivals increased by 61.68% and 25.39% compared to the previous week, highlighting the strong appeal of the Songkran festivities among these tourists.
However, a decline was observed in Russian tourists, whose numbers decreased by 11.57%. Despite this, the weekly average reached 88,498 foreign tourists per day. Since the start of the year up to April 13, Thailand has welcomed a total of 10,363,660 foreign visitors, generating tourism revenue of approximately 506.12 billion baht.
Looking forward, Thailand continues to focus on attracting tourists from its top source markets. Year-to-date data shows China remains at the forefront with 1,659,777 visitors, followed by Malaysia, Russia, India, and South Korea. The increasing influx of tourists is expected to bolster Thailand’s economic recovery through sustained tourism revenue.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · Khaosod · 14 Apr 2026