Thailand Sees Strong Tourist Numbers in Early 2026

Thailand Sees Strong Tourist Numbers in Early 2026

Thailand welcomed over 1.1 million inbound travellers in the first 11 days of 2026, generating significant revenue for the tourism sector. Chinese tourists topped the list of visitors, with other key source markets including Russia, Malaysia, India and South Korea. Although arrivals were slightly lower than the same period last year, officials said the diversity of markets and continuous interest show tourism remains buoyant. The increase is reflected in higher weekly entries from some countries, particularly South Korea. With further efforts to boost airline capacity and seasonal peaks ahead, expectations are positive for continued gains.