China Takes Top Spot for Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals

National —
In addition, Chinese tourists have held the leading position in the number of international tourists arriving in Thailand as indicated in the PBTA report on the amount of tourist arrivals.
The headline was broken on March 20, during the Pattaya Bangkok Tourist Authority (PBTA) routine meeting, at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital situated within the conference room.

Mr. Boonanan Patanasin, President, PBTA, chaired the forum. In the Pattaya TAT Office event, the deputy director of the tourism and sports office the government officials, and the hospitality industry representatives of Chonburi province also participated.

Ms. Malika pointed out article 145 that in January 2024, domestic tourism in Thailand was 16.96 million. This is a 6.54% rise vs same period last year comparing with the year to date period. These trips created a revenue inflow of 8.02billion baht as measured by an increase of 8.59% in comparison to the previous year.

This emerging trend sees the Thai government taking action to encourage secondary cities by implementing marketing strategies to increase their popularity. The winter comes not only as a passage of time but also as a way to draw many tourists to the north and north-eastern areas as well.

Ms. Malika pointed out that as one of the top five most frequently visited by Thai nationals, Chonburi has a chance of becoming a worldwide tourist attraction. Almost 1.2 million people from inside the country visited the province and so the province of Ayutthaya was behind only Bangkok, Krabi, Kanchanaburi, and Mu Koh Samui.
In addition to her own research, Ms. Malika explained international tourist arrival data. On the period of January 1st-March 10th, 2024, China concluded off as the dominating interacting tourism send out country in Thailand and then followed by Malaysia ,Russia, South Korea and India.

“Thailand shines as one of the top 20 must-visit tourist destinations for 2024, reaffirming its global allure.”

Ms. Malik shockingly revealed that Thailand was 6th, but no longer in 16th place (she went even ahead of Japan, which was ranked 16th), thus becoming one of only two Asian countries to receive this embodiment.