Thailand poised to welcome 4 Million more visitors, reports Agoda

Legislative change is expected to lift Thailand’s GDP by 0.3% by bringing in more revenue from tourism as well as generating a slew of new jobs across tourism and the broader economy

A new study from digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Thailand’s landmark marriage equality legislation is set to deliver an additional 4 million international visitors per year and increase tourism revenues by nearly USD2 billion annually – within two years after it is enacted.

The Economic Impact of Marriage Equality on Thailand’s Tourism Industry study measures the projected economic opportunity presented by Thailand’s move to adopt marriage equality from 22 January 2025.

The report also quantifies the projected trickle-down benefits of the legislative move to the wider Thai economy, estimating that, within two years, the influx of an additional 4 million international visitors annually could;

• Boost tourism receipts by approximately USD2 billion each year—of which, around…