Tourism rebounds in ThailandTourists pose for pictures at the Tha Tien pier by the Chao Phraya River opposite the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) in Bangkok in June. In addition, the number of tourists from Taiwan and India has reached a historic high, which was likely a result of the visa-free scheme. Between Jan 1 and July 25 this year, Thailand welcomed 20,001,405 visitors. Most came from mainland China, followed by Malaysia, India, South Korea, Russia, Laos, Taiwan, Vietnam and the United States. When it comes to long-haul arrivals, Russia ranked first, followed by the US, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

Source: Bangkok Post July 29, 2024 11:00 UTC