Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Thailand expects 18.2 million tourists from July to December 2024, a 20% increase from last year, with China, Malaysia, and South Korea leading arrivals. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects that 18,245,700 international tourists will visit Thailand between July and December this year, reflecting a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
TAT has identified the top 10 countries contributing to this influx of visitors in the latter half of the year: China is expected to lead with 3.6 million tourists, followed by Malaysia with 2.5 million, South Korea with 1 million, India with 990,000, and Russia with 740,000 visitors.
Additionally, Laos is projected to contribute 670,000 visitors, Singapore 600,000, Vietnam 560,000, Taiwan 530,000, and Indonesia 490,000 visitors. Tourism Targets: Entry Policy Changes: Potential Growth Challenges:.