Thailand experiences a surge in Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year.

Tourists will receive shopping discount vouchers at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand, from January 20th to February 2nd.

Of the 4 million international visitors to Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, Chinese tourists accounted for the largest number, with over 770,000 arrivals from January 24th to February 2nd. Nearly 3 million passengers entered Bangkok via Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, totaling almost 12,000 flights, representing a more than 14% increase compared to the 2024 Lunar New Year period.

Popular destinations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket offer a variety of activities for tourists during the Lunar New Year, including vibrant festivals, dragon dance parades, and art performances.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also collaborates with local authorities and businesses to organize events such as lantern festivals and Peking opera performances. Many markets remain open during this period, selling food and souvenirs. Hotel owners and travel companies offer various promotions with discounted packages for accommodation, meals, and cultural tours.

The Lunar New Year marks a significant period for Thailand's tourism industry after Covid-19. With a surge in tourist numbers and vibrant festivals across the country, this year's Lunar New Year is seen as a major boost for the tourism sector and the local economy .

Sasikarn Watthanachan, deputy government spokesperson, said that six airports under the Airports Authority of Thailand (AoT) have been instructed to prepare for the influx of passengers. Major airports in Thailand have hired additional multilingual staff, increased working hours to better serve passengers during the Lunar New Year holiday, and are regularly checking international aviation safety standards to prevent incidents.

Colonel Worasak Phisitbunnakorn, acting commander of the Public Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police, said the Tourist Police Department has been ordered to increase patrols to ensure the safety of tourists. Other units, such as the anti-drug squad, are on high alert.

According to Agoda , one of the main reasons tourists flock to Thailand during the Lunar New Year is its convenient and safe location, with numerous attractions and festivals. Transportation is also a plus point for tourists. Bangkok is the most searched and booked destination for the New Year, with a 70% increase compared to last year, followed by Chon Buri and Chiang Mai.

Wang Lin, 20 years old, from Shanghai, said that 2025 will be her fifth year visiting Thailand for the Lunar New Year. The warm weather and famous cuisine are what attract Lin to the country.

This year, Thailand aims to welcome 39 million international tourists, nearly matching pre-pandemic levels. Tourism revenue is projected to be around one billion USD.

TH (according to VnExpress)

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