Thailand is easily one of the top travel destinations for Filipinos in Southeast Asia. With its vibrant city life, exciting food choices, picturesque countryside and even its entertainment industry that has steadily won the hearts of Filipino viewers, Thailand is a must visit for many Pinoys.
In fact, pre-pandemic, almost 500,000 Filipinos visited Thailand, with an average length of stay of 8.7 days and average expenditure 4,788 Baht per person per day.
Tourism was one of the key industries of Thailand, with almost 14 million international tourists in 2019 — one of its best performing years — contributing an astounding 20 percent revenue to the country’s gross domestic product.
