Tourism Thailand Remains a Top Destination for Chinese Tourists

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Picture courtesy of Sumit Chinchane, Unsplash

 

Thailand continues to shine as a preferred destination for Chinese tourists, consistently ranking in the top five for Chinese travel during extended holidays. As of May 11, it holds the fifth spot, trailing behind Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, and South Korea, according to data from Alipay and its network, as reported by deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan.

 

Several factors contribute to Thailand's enduring appeal. It's renowned for its diverse tourist attractions and rich cultural landscape. The warm hospitality and friendliness of its people further enhance its allure. Moreover, Thailand's integrated use of Alipay, a payment system widely popular in China, offers convenience across various sectors, including dining, accommodation, shopping, and public transport, making the travel experience seamless for Chinese visitors.

 

In a bid to maintain this momentum and further entrench itself as a favoured destination, the Thai government is organising a special event, Sawasdee Ni Hao, slated for May 29. This initiative aims to invite Chinese tour operators and media representatives to experience Thailand's myriad tourism offerings first-hand, strengthening cultural ties and bolstering tourism activities.

 

Sasikarn Watthanachan highlighted the government's commitment to elevating the quality of Thailand's tourism sector, ensuring it remains a preferred choice for global travellers. The strategy is not only to draw tourists but also to fortify cultural links between Thailand and China.

 

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has also observed strong tourism figures in the first quarter of 2025, with Thailand welcoming over 9.5 million international visitors. Chinese tourists led the pack with over 1.33 million arrivals, followed closely by 1.15 million Malaysians and 722,202 Russians.

 

These efforts underscore Thailand's dedication to maintaining its position as a leading global destination, capitalising on cultural richness and hospitality while leveraging technology for a better travel experience. As the government intensifies initiatives to improve travel experiences, Thailand remains poised to capture the hearts of Chinese tourists and beyond.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-13

 

 

[DonniePeverley]

Wait i thought yesterday the reports were it was all doom and gloom because the Chinese were not coming and they needed casinos ... hmmmm, anyone would think they were deliberate fear mongering. 

 

Thailand is on course to break it's record ever year by importing cheap mass tourism. No attempts at quality tourism and improving. Nope, just let the masses in, crime up, bad disgusting behaviour up, enviromental disaster, ecological disaster, eroison of Thai culture, etc 

[StayinThailand2much]

2 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Thailand is on course to break it's record ever year by importing cheap mass tourism. 

 

Because they're greedy...

 

Day 1: "Oh, no, the sky is falling... Not as many tourists as we were planning... Less money; all doom and gloom!!"

 

Day 2: "What the somtam was written in the media yesterday? Oh no, we lost face... Let's come up with a new story, this time about Thailand, as usual, being 'the best of the best' (in fifth position)... Nothing at all to worry about!"

 

A week later: "Bad news..."

 

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