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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reaffirms that the country’s tourism strategy is guided by The New Thailand vision, where Value over Volume drives long-term sustainability and meaningful growth. TAT is advancing targeted measures to sustain competitiveness amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, while recalibrating the 2026 international tourism outlook.
TAT Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool said, “We are strengthening high-value experiences, expanding quality market segments, and reinforcing confidence through Trusted Thailand, our framework for safety, quality, and reliability. At the same time, our ‘Healing is the New Luxury’ global communication concept reflects evolving traveller priorities, positioning Thailand as a destination that delivers both value and wellbeing. These efforts ensure Thailand remains resilient, competitive, and ready to welcome travellers with confidence.”
The strategic direction builds on Thailand’s sustained performance in 2025, where tourism continued to play a central role in economic recovery despite global headwinds, including economic uncertainty, geopolitical pressures, and intensifying regional competition. While international arrivals showed gradual recovery, evolving travel behaviour and more cautious spending patterns have reinforced the importance of focusing on quality growth and higher value per trip.
In the first quarter of 2026 (1 January – 31 March), Thailand recorded 9.31 million international arrivals. China remained the largest source market with 1.49 million visitors, followed by Malaysia (960,000), Russia (726,000), India (626,000), and South Korea (412,000). Long-haul markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and Japan, continued to generate strong value, supporting a more balanced and diversified market mix.
For 2026, TAT projects international arrivals at approximately 30–34 million, reflecting adjustments in line with prevailing global conditions, including fluctuating travel demand, air connectivity constraints, energy price volatility, and an expected easing of the Middle East situation within one to three months. Domestic travel is expected to reach around 206 million trips, with total tourism revenue projected at approximately 2.58 trillion Baht.
Picture Credit: TAT
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