Tourism Thailand's Tourism Booms with 22M Visitors in 2025

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Thailand's tourism sector is witnessing a remarkable recovery, with foreign tourist arrivals surpassing 22 million for the year, generating over 1 trillion baht in revenue. From January 1st to September 7th, 2025, the country welcomed 22,387,817 visitors, as reported by Natreeya Thaweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The influx of tourists, primarily from China, Malaysia, India, Russia, and South Korea, marks a significant boost to Thailand’s economy.

 

In just the past week, 508,341 foreign tourists arrived, marking a 0.44% increase from the previous week, averaging 72,620 visitors daily. Singapore saw the most substantial rise in tourist numbers with a 47.27% increase, driven by school holidays in the country. India also showed substantial growth with a 29.89% increase, thanks in part to national holidays.

 

Conversely, tourist arrivals from Malaysia, South Korea, and China declined, with decreases of 14.87%, 6.04%, and 4.66%, respectively. Despite these drops, overall numbers remain high, contributing significantly to the sector's recovery. The "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" initiative, along with long holidays in Malaysia, are expected to further boost tourist numbers in the coming weeks.

 

Looking ahead, Natreeya anticipates increased tourist arrivals due to the government's ongoing "Ease of Travelling" measures. These initiatives include waiving the TM.6 immigration form and encouraging airlines to expand flight schedules. Such strategies are set to draw more visitors, enhancing Thailand's position as a top tourist destination.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Thailand's tourism has surpassed 22 million visitors in 2025, generating over 1 trillion baht.
• Significant rises in visitors were noted from Singapore and India due to holiday periods.
• Government measures are actively enhancing travel ease, promising continued growth.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-09-11

 

 

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44 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

These initiatives include waiving the TM.6 immigration form and encouraging airlines to expand flight schedules. Such strategies are set to draw more visitors,...

How exactly does waiving the TM.6 draw more visitors?