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Tourism plays a key role as a driving force for the Thai economy, creating a large number of jobs and making a significant contribution to the country's overall development. Recognizing this importance, the Thai government has always given special attention to the tourism industry, regularly implementing policies aimed at its effective recovery and development.
According to data from the World Population Review (WPR), in 2023, Thailand ranked among the top 8 most popular tourist destinations in the world. Furthermore, the number of international visitors to Thailand in the first five months of 2024 reached 14 million, an increase of nearly 40% compared to the same period the previous year.
In 2023, Thailand ranked among the top 8 countries attracting the most tourists in the world.
Over 1 million Vietnamese tourists visited Thailand.
In 2023, Thailand recorded an impressive increase in Vietnamese tourists, surpassing 1 million. This figure marks a strong recovery of Thailand's tourism industry after the Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, Thailand continued to attract Vietnamese tourists in the first three months of 2024 with 209,326 visitors.
Statistics from Booking show that during the recent April 30th and May 1st holiday, Bangkok was the most popular overseas destination for Vietnamese tourists. Along with Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket were also popular choices for Vietnamese travelers during their extended holiday.
According to the report "Vietnamese Tourists' Overseas Travel Trends - Summer 2024" published by The Outbox Company, the demand for overseas travel among Vietnamese tourists this summer remains very high. Specifically, 79.7% of Vietnamese tourists plan to travel abroad within the next 12 months, and 22.2% of them have already booked their trips. Thailand continues to be a favorite destination for Vietnamese tourists, alongside traditional destinations such as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Thailand continued to attract Vietnamese tourists in the first three months of 2024 with 209,326 visitors.
Instead of domestic travel, many young Vietnamese people now consider Thailand a fresh and exciting option for their summer vacation. This is because the cost of a trip to Thailand, including airfare, hotels, and food, is relatively cheaper than domestic travel, especially given the current high airfare prices. Traveling to Thailand is also becoming easier with many direct flights and competitive prices. Furthermore, a trip to Thailand offers the opportunity to explore new cultures, enjoy unique cuisine, and participate in exciting recreational activities.
“Our 5-day, 4-night Thailand tour currently costs between 6,690,000 and 7,990,000 VND per adult, depending on the month. The all-inclusive package covers round-trip airfare, meals, transportation, and a tour guide…”, said Truc Mai (a tour organizer).
Explaining the reasons for the increasing number of Vietnamese tourists visiting Thailand, Truc Mai believes it is due to diverse flight routes, cheap airfares, numerous entertainment venues, subsidized tour packages resulting in low all-inclusive prices, and especially the frequent promotional campaigns organized to attract tourists in the Vietnamese market.
Thailand continues to be a favorite destination for Vietnamese tourists, alongside traditional destinations such as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Having just experienced a 5-day, 4-night company trip to Thailand, Ngoc Trang shared: “At the beginning of June, our company chose Thailand for our company trip. We explored Bangkok and Pattaya, creating many memorable moments and having the opportunity to visit many famous places such as the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Chatuchak Market, Pattaya Beach… In addition, we had the chance to enjoy many delicious Thai dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Som Tam... and we all really enjoyed the unique flavors of the local cuisine.”
“Thailand is an ideal destination for those who want to explore new cultures, enjoy unique cuisine, and have exciting experiences. We are very happy that we chose Thailand for our recent company trip and will definitely come back someday,” Ngoc Trang added.
Thailand is an ideal destination for those who want to explore new cultures, enjoy unique cuisine, and have exciting experiences.
Vietnamese tourists return to Thailand many times.
Many Vietnamese tourists jokingly say that "Thailand is like their second home" because they visit so frequently. The reasons behind these trips are numerous, primarily due to Thailand's proximity to Vietnam in Southeast Asia, making travel convenient. Vietnamese tourists can easily reach Thailand by air, land, or even sea. Direct flights from Vietnam to Thailand only take a few hours, and the tickets are quite affordable, suitable for many types of travelers.
The demand for travel among Vietnamese people is increasing, especially for overseas travel. Thailand is one of the favorite destinations for Vietnamese tourists due to its diverse culture, cuisine, beautiful scenery, and tourism services. Statistics show that a large proportion of Vietnamese tourists are returning to Thailand for the second or third time, rather than for the first time. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among Vietnamese tourists with their travel experiences in Thailand.
Above all, traveling in Thailand is relatively easy; tourists don't need to plan too elaborately. Many attractions in Thailand are located close together, allowing visitors to combine several places in a single day. Furthermore, there is a wealth of information about traveling to Thailand shared on social media and the internet, making it easy for tourists to find and plan their trip.
Many Vietnamese tourists often joke that "Thailand is like their second home" because they visit the country "as often as eating a meal."
As a travel enthusiast who loves visiting Thailand, Hong Hanh is eagerly preparing for this year's Yipeng Festival: "This is my second time in Thailand, but my first time attending Yipeng. I bought my tickets for the Yipeng Festival as soon as the event was announced. I also plan to stay in Chiang Mai for 3 days and Bangkok for 2 days to do some shopping."
The Yipeng Festival is known to be one of the three largest festivals in Chiang Mai and is the most anticipated festival of the year for tourists visiting Thailand. This year, the Yipeng Lantern Festival will take place on November 15-16, 2024, with regular tickets priced at 4,600 baht (approximately 3,200,000 VND) and VIP tickets at 5,900 baht (approximately 4,100,000 VND).
Traveling in Thailand is relatively easy; tourists don't need to plan too elaborately.
