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Thailand Welcomes 250,000 Chinese Tourists This Lunar New Year

2/24/2026

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During the extended Lunar New Year holiday (February 15–23, 2026), Thailand was the top destination for Chinese tourists with about 250,000 arrivals, up 60,000 from the previous year.
Chinese tourists now account for about 23% of weekly arrivals, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
Despite a slight decline, China remains Thailand's largest source of visitors.
Tourism remains below pre-COVID levels, down 5% from last year.

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Story summary

During the extended Lunar New Year holiday (February 15–23, 2026), Thailand was the top destination for Chinese tourists with about 250,000 arrivals, up 60,000 from the previous year.
Chinese tourists now account for about 23% of weekly arrivals, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
Despite a slight decline, China remains Thailand's largest source of visitors.
Tourism remains below pre-COVID levels, down 5% from last year.