Thailand welcomes over 1 million Indian tourists by mid-2025
Thailand has crossed a significant tourism milestone, receiving more than one million visitors from India by mid-June 2025, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This marks a rapid recovery from the pandemic downturn and reaffirms Thailand's enduring appeal as a year-round travel destination.This latest surge builds on a record 2024, when Thailand hosted over 35 million international tourists, including 2.1 million from India. The early arrival figures for 2025 reflect India's rising outbound travel trend and underscore the growing resilience of bilateral tourism ties.One of Thailand's key attractions is its wide-ranging appeal: vibrant cities like Bangkok, cultural centres such as Chiang Mai, and beach destinations including Phuket and Krabi. Indian travellers also enjoy wellness retreats, luxury escapes, and rich culinary experiences—from street food stalls to fine-dining restaurants.
Visa facilitation and smoother entry procedures have boosted the arrivals. Indian nationals can now stay visa-free for up to 60 days, and all foreign visitors, including Indians, use the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which speeds up immigration processing.
(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) TAT has responded with targeted strategies aimed at promoting high-value, sustainable tourism. Initiatives include joint promotions, trade events, influencer engagement, and roadshows in various Indian cities to encourage longer, more immersive stays and higher spend per traveller.
With the peak travel season approaching, TAT expects the number of Indian tourists to climb further in the second half of 2025. India continues to rank among Thailand's most important source countries for international tourism.
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