Thailand Sees Annual Foreign Tourist Arrivals Slow to 33 Million

Thailand, famed for its beaches and relaxing vibes, saw its first decline in tourist arrivals in years in 2025, as holidaymakers’ confidence was rattled by a series of events that rocked the nation.

The number of arrivals fell to 33 million last year, marking a 7.2% year-on-year decline in what was also the first annual drop in international arrivals in a decade outside the pandemic period.