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Thailand Shifts Focus to High-Spending European Tourists

6/18/2025

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Thailand is transforming its tourism approach, targeting high-spending travelers as Chinese arrivals dwindle. In the first half of the year, international visitors dropped nearly 3% to over 15 million, generating THB 699 billion in revenue. The Tourism Authority is now setting its sights on Europe and the Middle East, anticipating promising growth from these markets.

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Thailand is transforming its tourism approach, targeting high-spending travelers as Chinese arrivals dwindle. In the first half of the year, international visitors dropped nearly 3% to over 15 million, generating THB 699 billion in revenue. The Tourism Authority is now setting its sights on Europe and the Middle East, anticipating promising growth from these markets.