Thailand sees 1 million Chinese tourists from January to May 18

Between January and May 18, Thailand welcomed 1 million Chinese tourists, following China’s border reopening, a government official reported. The Thai government is optimistic about achieving its target of five million Chinese visitors this year, with an expected spending of 446 billion baht.

Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri announced in a statement that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand has significantly increased compared to last year. Last year, approximately 274,000 Chinese tourists visited the country, a stark contrast to the 11 million who arrived in 2019, prior to the pandemic, accounting for about 28% of the total.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand reached 9.47 million from January to mid-May, according to earlier government reports. This figure compares to the 11.15 million…