THAILAND received over 9.31 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 2.43 per cent contraction compared to a year earlier, despite the recovery in the past two months, official data showed on Friday.
According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, China remained the top source market for the South-East Asian country with 1.49 million arrivals, leaving behind Malaysia and Russia with 960,000 and 726,000 arrivals, respectively.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said the tourism industry continues to serve as a vital economic driver, navigating a landscape marked by a sluggish global economy, geopolitical uncertainties and intensifying regional competition.
Xinhua
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