Thailand passes 14 million foreign tourists as Malaysia arrivals surge
Thailand recorded over 14 million foreign tourist arrivals between January and May 2026, despite a slight year-over-year decline. The surge was bolstered by a significant increase in Malaysian visitors during late May holidays.
Why it matters
Tourism is a critical pillar of the Thai economy, and fluctuations in visitor numbers directly impact national revenue and regional travel trends.
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports said on Tuesday (June 2) that Thailand recorded 14,032,649 foreign tourists from Jan 1 to May 31.
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