Thailand’s top visitor markets in January – China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, and India

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand reportedly welcomed over 1.3 million international tourists between January 1 and January 12, a 19.89% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the government, the surge generated 66.089 billion baht in tourism revenue. The top visitor markets included China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, and India, with China contributing over 205,000 tourists during the two weeks.

Short-haul markets, particularly China, experienced 35.76% growth in arrivals due to improved safety measures and streamlined visa procedures. Long-haul…