Thailand Sees Tourism Surge with 1.3 Million Visitors in Early 2025

Thailand Sees Tourism Surge with 1.3 Million Visitors in Early 2025

Thailand welcomed over 1.3 million international tourists in the first 12 days of 2025, a 19.89% increase from the same period last year, generating 66 billion baht (US$1.9 billion) in revenue. Key visitors came from China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, and India, with China accounting for over 205,000 arrivals. Improved safety measures and visa processes fueled a 35.76% rise in short-haul arrivals from China. Projections for Chinese New Year expect 1.35 million tourists and 40.66 billion baht (US$1.17 billion) in revenue, alongside 6.3 billion baht (US$182 million) from domestic tourism, reflecting a 15% growth.