BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has released statistics showing that Thailand welcomed 24.11 million foreign tourists from Jan 1 to Sept 30, 2025, a decrease of 7.5% compared to the same period last year. These visitors generated 1.11 trillion baht in revenue.
According to a report from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand during the first nine months of 2025 (from Jan 1 to Sept 30) totalled 24,115,328, a decrease of 7.56% compared to the same period last year.
The country earned 1,113,755 million baht in revenue from foreign tourists, which is a 5.85% decline.
Top 10 foreign tourist markets to Thailand in the first nine months of 2025:
Malaysia – 3.47 million (down 7.05%)
China – 3.41 million (down 34.97%)
India – 1.77 million (up 15.28%)
Russia – 1.27 million (up 9.71%)
South Korea – 1.13 million (down 17.70%)
Japan – 800,000 (up 5.39%)
United Kingdom – 750,000 (up 13.66%)
United States – 740,000 (up 5.59%)
Taiwan – 730,000 (down 9.14%)
Singapore – 680,000 (down 1.65%)
Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in first 9 months of 2025 drop 7.5%
Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand in first 9 months of 2025 drop 7.5%
Despite the decrease in tourist numbers, the average expenditure per trip has increased. In 2025, the average spending per person per trip is estimated at 46,000 baht, a rise of 1.74%.
In addition to the seasonal tourism growth in the fourth quarter, as the high season begins, various supporting factors are expected to drive further growth.
These include end-of-year events, enhanced travel convenience for tourists, expanded flight schedules during the winter season, and new flight routes to attract more visitors. - The Nation/ANN
