Tourism Authority of Thailand expects drop in New Year revenue

Tourism Authority of Thailand expects drop in New Year revenue

Tourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.

Thailand awaits lower foreign tourist footfall for New Year celebrations

Thailand is heading into the New Year 2026 holiday period with weaker tourism revenue expectations compared with last year, as a slowdown in foreign arrivals offsets growth in domestic travel, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). In a press statement TAT says that it forecasts tourism revenue of THB 70.1–76.5 billion (USD 2.25-2.45 billion) during the year-end and New Year period, representing a year-on-year decline of 2–9 pc. I…

Thailand expands flights and cuts fares as New Year travel demand surges

Air travel across Thailand is nearing pre-pandemic levels ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, with authorities adding special flights and discounted seats to accommodate rising passenger numbers and ease holiday travel. PATTAYA, Thailand – Air travel across Thailand has surged ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, with passenger numbers climbing steadily throughout December, prompting the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and the Ministr…

New Year tourism expected to generate up to 76.5bn baht as domestic travel offsets softer foreign demand

TAT forecasts New Year 2026 tourism revenue of 70.1-76.5bn baht, down 2-9% year-on-year, as domestic travel grows while foreign arrivals ease amid floods and border tensions.

TAT Warns of Revenue Drop Amid Border Conflict and Flooding

File photo The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects a significant decline in New Year holiday revenue, forecasting a 2-9% decline compared to last year. Border tensions and severe flooding affecting southern provinces have contributed to this decrease in tourist numbers. However, a robust local currency continues to buoy outbound travel. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the governor of TAT, has stated that they anticipate tourism receipts t…