US EditionThailand tourism bounces back, with 35 million visitors in 2024
- Thailand saw a 26 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals last year after easing entry rules and waiving visas for Chinese travellers.
- An estimated 35.5 million tourists visited Thailand in 2024, up from 28.2 million in 2023, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
- The Thai government, under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, introduced measures to attract foreign visitors, including a free visa programme for Chinese and Indian tourists.
- The government aims for 40 million arrivals this year, generating 2.8 trillion baht in revenue, targeting up to 39 million foreign tourists next year.
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Top tourist city of 2024
Bangkok has been officially recognised as the world’s most visited city in 2024, surpassing tourist hotspots including London and Istanbul, according to a Euromonitor International report. The Thai capital welcomed an astounding 32.4 million international visitors, reflecting a post-pandemic tourism boom and a growth rate exceeding a whopping 30 per cent. Thailand’s visa-friendly… Source
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Thailand tourism bounces back, with 35 million visitors in 2024
BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed more than 35 million international tourists in 2024, surpassing the government's target, as the country strives to revive its sluggish economy, officials said on Monday (Jan 6). The nation's vital tourism sector accounts for almost 20 per cent of its GDP but has struggled in the
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