Thailand Dismisses Claims of 94% Drop in Chinese Tourists

[snoop1130]

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is dismissing rumors that Chinese tourist numbers have plummeted by 94%. TAT Governor, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, assures that Thailand still ranks as the top destination for Chinese travelers.

 

The reported decline has been attributed to Thailand's crackdown on call center scams.

 

Thapanee pointed out that the disappearance of Chinese actor Wang Xing near the Thai border hasn't affected tourism numbers, as no official reports back up the claim.

 

 

Despite a noticeable dip in visitors as the anti-scam efforts ramped up in February, Chinese tourists remain the largest group of foreign visitors to Thailand.

 

Thapanee is confident that the crackdown will ultimately attract more quality tourists and boost confidence among international travelers and Thai locals alike.

 

January saw a strong influx of Chinese tourists, and while numbers fell with the scam crackdown, predictions signal a quick bounce back.

 

Experts expect tourism to return to vibrant levels soon, spurred by increased trust in safety and service quality, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-26

 

 

[bkk6060]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

TAT Governor, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, assures that Thailand still ranks as the top destination for Chinese travelers.

??

Well documented Korea is the top destination.

 

https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Travel-Trends/Top-destinations-for-Chinese-travellers-in-2024

[DonniePeverley]

Doesn't matter. 

 

The volume of Benidorm Brits, cheap Europeans and Indians i am seeing is through the roof. 

 

Yesterday i saw a Benidorm group drinking leftover drinks lying around on bars. The queue in 7/11 for cheese toasties was crazy too.

[bdenner]

Well there's a bonus, no need the employ staff to clean up after these annoying, zero Baht freeloaders with their coupons.

[redwood1]

2 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Doesn't matter. 

 

The volume of Benidorm Brits, cheap Europeans and Indians i am seeing is through the roof. 

 

Yesterday i saw a Benidorm group drinking leftover drinks lying around on bars. The queue in 7/11 for cheese toasties was crazy too.

 

I would like to shoot anyone who orders a cheese toasty whos in front of me in the 7-11 checkout line.....

[DonniePeverley]

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

 

I would like to shoot anyone who orders a cheese toasty whos in front of me in the 7-11 checkout line.....

 

Or wants a sim card set up. 

[CallumWK]

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is dismissing rumors that Chinese tourist numbers have plummeted by 94%.

 

I'm pretty sure there have been quite some cancellations, but 94% was just a blown up number.