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Thailand Welcomes Surge of 30,000 Chinese Visitors Daily as Lunar New Year Travel Peaks
Thai authorities report a sharp rise in arrivals from China during the festive holiday period, underscoring the country’s strong tourism recovery and regional appeal.
Thailand is receiving approximately 30,000 visitors per day from mainland China as the Lunar New Year travel period reaches its peak, marking a significant boost to the country’s tourism sector and reinforcing its status as one of Asia’s most sought-after holiday destinations.
Officials said the surge reflects strong flight capacity restoration between major Chinese cities and Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, alongside streamlined entry procedures and enhanced tourism promotion efforts.
Airports across Thailand reported heightened passenger flows, with Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport handling increased volumes of arrivals throughout the holiday week.
The Lunar New Year period is traditionally one of the busiest outbound travel seasons for Chinese tourists, and Thailand has remained a preferred destination due to its proximity, cultural familiarity and diverse leisure offerings.
Tourism authorities have highlighted coordinated measures to ensure smooth arrivals, including expanded staffing, language support services and transportation management at major gateways.
Industry representatives noted that hotel occupancy rates in key tourist centres have climbed sharply, particularly in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.
Retail, dining and entertainment sectors are also reporting increased activity, reflecting broader economic benefits from the influx of holidaymakers.
The Thai government has continued to prioritise tourism as a cornerstone of economic growth, implementing visa facilitation measures and targeted promotional campaigns in key markets.
The renewed strength of Chinese arrivals is viewed as an important driver of momentum for 2026, following earlier recovery phases in regional travel.
Security agencies and tourism officials have said crowd management and visitor assistance plans are fully operational to maintain safety and convenience during the peak period.
The strong daily arrival figures signal sustained confidence among Chinese travellers and underline Thailand’s position as a leading destination during one of the most significant festive travel seasons in Asia.
Officials said the surge reflects strong flight capacity restoration between major Chinese cities and Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, alongside streamlined entry procedures and enhanced tourism promotion efforts.
Airports across Thailand reported heightened passenger flows, with Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport handling increased volumes of arrivals throughout the holiday week.
The Lunar New Year period is traditionally one of the busiest outbound travel seasons for Chinese tourists, and Thailand has remained a preferred destination due to its proximity, cultural familiarity and diverse leisure offerings.
Tourism authorities have highlighted coordinated measures to ensure smooth arrivals, including expanded staffing, language support services and transportation management at major gateways.
Industry representatives noted that hotel occupancy rates in key tourist centres have climbed sharply, particularly in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.
Retail, dining and entertainment sectors are also reporting increased activity, reflecting broader economic benefits from the influx of holidaymakers.
The Thai government has continued to prioritise tourism as a cornerstone of economic growth, implementing visa facilitation measures and targeted promotional campaigns in key markets.
The renewed strength of Chinese arrivals is viewed as an important driver of momentum for 2026, following earlier recovery phases in regional travel.
Security agencies and tourism officials have said crowd management and visitor assistance plans are fully operational to maintain safety and convenience during the peak period.
The strong daily arrival figures signal sustained confidence among Chinese travellers and underline Thailand’s position as a leading destination during one of the most significant festive travel seasons in Asia.
