Thailand foreign tourists surpass 17 million

Thansettakij•Economy•20h ago

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Thailand recorded over 17 million foreign tourists from January 1 to July 18, 2026, generating 838,730 million baht in revenue.

•Cumulative foreign tourists from January 1 to July 18, 2026, reached 17.36 million people.
•Total revenue from foreign tourist spending during the same period was 838,730 million baht.
•For the week of July 12 - 18, 2026, foreign arrivals totaled 585,189 people.
•China was the top source market for the week of July 12 - 18, 2026, with 107,875 tourists.

•From January 1 to July 18, 2026, Thailand had 17.36 million cumulative foreign tourists, a decrease of 3.05% compared to the same period last year.
•Foreign tourist spending from January 1 to July 18, 2026, totaled 838,730 million baht.
•Between July 12 and July 18, 2026, Thailand saw 585,189 foreign tourists, an increase of 22,735 people or 4.04% from the previous week.
•Tourism growth was supported by summer holidays in China and Taiwan and increased flight frequencies on several routes.
•Flight capacity increased via the Shenzhen – Phuket route, the opening of the Dubai – Bangkok (Don Mueang) route by flydubai, and the Amsterdam – Suvarnabhumi route by Thai Airways.
•Taiwanese tourists recovered quickly after Typhoon Bavi subsided, with 25,201 arrivals between July 12 and July 18, 2026, rising from 7th to 4th place.
•Top 5 tourist groups for July 12 - 18, 2026, were China (107,875), Malaysia (63,181), India (35,114), Taiwan (25,201), and United States (20,461).
•Foreign tourist numbers are expected to increase next week, supported by summer holidays and more flights.

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Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)ℹ️

The government body that updated the latest tourism situation and statistics.

flydubaiℹ️

The airline that opened the Dubai – Bangkok (Don Mueang) route.

Emirates

An airline network providing connections for long-haul tourists.

Thai Airways(การบินไทย)ℹ️

The airline that opened the Amsterdam – Suvarnabhumi route.

Surasak Pancharoenworakul(สุรศักดิ์ พันธ์เจริญวรกุล)

The Minister of Tourism and Sports.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The destination country receiving foreign tourists.

China(จีน)ℹ️

The top source market for tourists during the week of July 12 - 18, 2026.

Taiwan(ไต้หวัน)ℹ️

A tourist market that recovered quickly after Typhoon Bavi.

Shenzhenℹ️

A location with increased flight frequency to Phuket.

A destination receiving more flights from Shenzhen.

The origin of a new flight route to Bangkok (Don Mueang) by flydubai.

Bangkok (Don Mueang)

The destination for a new flight route from Dubai operated by flydubai.

Amsterdam(อัมสเตอร์ดัม)ℹ️

The origin of a new flight route to Suvarnabhumi operated by Thai Airways.

Suvarnabhumi(สุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The destination for a new flight route from Amsterdam operated by Thai Airways.

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

The second highest source of tourists for the week of July 12 - 18, 2026.

India(อินเดีย)ℹ️

The third highest source of tourists for the week of July 12 - 18, 2026.

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The fifth highest source of tourists for the week of July 12 - 18, 2026.