# Thai tourism bounces back with almost 4 million arrivals in January

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tourism/126125-thai-tourism-bounces-back-with-almost-4-million-arrivals-in-january
- Published: 2024-02-12T13:32:05+07:00
- Author: Aishwarya Gupta

The tourism industry in Thailand had a strong start in 2024, with nearly 4 million
foreign arrivals in January.

China, Malaysia, Russia, India, and Laos were the top countries of origin for visitors.
Factors contributing to the increase in travel to Thailand included the lifting 
of outbreak restrictions in China and the Thai Government’s free visa policy. Thailand
has also been working to build positive relations with ASEAN members to promote 
mutual tourism, including the “One Destination” project involving six countries.

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Trip.com Group’s data shows that Thailand is expected to experience a [44.3% increase in total trip expenditure](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/travel/125838-thailand-sees-44-3-jump-in-spending-for-inbound-chinese-new-year-cny-bookings)
for inbound bookings during this year’s Chinese New Year compared to the same period
last year.

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Starting in September of last year, the Thai government began allowing visitors 
from China and Kazakhstan to enter the country without needing a visa. This was 
later extended to visitors from India and Taiwan in November.

[Thailand and China have agreed to permanently waive visa requirements ](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tourism/124107-thailand-and-china-have-agreed-to-mutual-visa-waivers-starting-from-march-1)
for their citizens starting from March 1, following the expiration of the free visa
policy.