Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Recent developments in Thailand’s visa policies have sparked a significant surge in global interest in the country. Thailand’s decision to extend its visa exemption period, introduce a new digital nomad visa, and allow visa-free entry to citizens of 93 countries as of August 2024, has led to a remarkable 94% increase in Google searches for “travel to Thailand” in the past month. Additionally, the search term “flights to Thailand” has seen 21,000 inquiries, reflecting a growing eagerness among travelers to explore the Land of Smiles.
In response to this demand, several airlines have already increased their daily flights to accommodate the influx of tourists. Thailand’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant upswing, welcoming an impressive 17.5 million international travelers in the first half of 2024.
This marks a 35% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The country is on track to achieve its ambitious goal of attracting 36.7 million tourists by the end of the year.
China remains the leading source of tourists to Thailand, contributing 3.43 million visitors in the first half of 2024. Malaysia follows with 2.
43 million tourists, and India rounds out the top three with 1.04 million visitors. These figures highlight Thailand’s broad appeal across various international markets.
The revenue generated from international tourists in 2024 is approximately 825 bi.