Thailand welcomes over 1 million Indian visitors before mid-year

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Indian tourist arrivals to Thailand have crossed the 1 million mark before the halfway point of 2025. This milestone validates Thailand’s enduring popularity and growing appeal as a year-round destination among Indian travellers in various segments. As of mid-June 2025, over one million Indian visitors have travelled to Thailand, reflecting a steady increase in outbound travel from India and strong two-way tourism ties. The achievement comes after a record-setting 2024, which saw Thailand welcome more than 35 million international tourists, with India contributing a significant share of 2.1 million arrivals. Thailand’s wide-ranging tourism offerings—from bustling cities and idyllic beaches to spiritual retreats, wellness escapes, and an impressive culinary landscape spanning street food to fine dining—continue to resonate with Indian travellers who value high-quality experiences with prices to suit every pocket. Strengthened by robust air connectivity from across India, a visa exemption scheme permitting stays of up to 60 days, and user-friendly innovations like the recently launched Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), the arrival experience has become more seamless than ever, ensuring quicker processing and greater convenience. TAT has also observed a rise in demand from emerging Indian markets. Notably, cities like Surat, Rajkot, Nagpur, and Nashik are emerging as promising markets for luxury travel, with a visible uptick in premium bookings, wellness holidays, and bespoke experiences. The Tourism Authority of Thailand remains committed to deepening engagement with the Indian market through tailored campaigns, joint promotions with travel partners, and high-impact trade events and roadshows across the country with a focus to encourage longer stays and quality travel experiences, in line with TAT’s global strategy of promoting high-value, sustainable tourism.