Thailand accommodated over 17.5 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2024, who brought the Southeast Asian country a revenue of over THB825 billion (about $22.6 billion), according to Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

 

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported that the five countries with the highest number of tourists to Thailand in the reviewed period were China, Malaysia, India, South Korea and Russia.

 

In the last week of June alone, 660,000 international tourists visited the country, marking a 2.98 percent increase compared to the previous week.

 

Meanwhile, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting a series of the “Amazing Food Festival 2024” events to highlight the diversity of Thai food culture and elevate Thailand’s status as a world-class gastronomy tourism destination.

 

The event was held in Phuket from 5-7 July at Central Phuket and it will be held in Chiang Mai from 20-22 July at Central Festival Chiang Mai, and Prachuap Khiri Khan from 10-12 August at Hua Don Beach, Khao Takiab, Hua Hin.