Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand cross 27 million in 2023
Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand surpassed 27 million this year, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports said.
This is the highest number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand after the post-Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Malaysia was the top source market for foreign tourists to Thailand in 2023, with 4.4 million arrivals, followed by China with 2.7 million arrivals, Singapore with 1.9 million, and India with 1.6 million.
The government of Thailand is targeting 3.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2024. To achieve this goal, the government is working to improve the country's tourism infrastructure and promote Thailand as a safe and attractive destination.
The recovery of Thailand's tourism industry is a positive sign for the country's economy. Tourism is a major source of income for Thailand, and it is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand increased by 20% in 2023 compared to 2022.
The majority of foreign tourists to Thailand in 2023 came from Asia, with Europe and the Americas accounting for a smaller share.
The Thai government said it was working to promote Thailand as a destination for medical tourism, MICE
(meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism and green tourism.
