In 2022, the tourism industry contributed around 1.3 trillion Thai baht to Thailand's GDP. This was a significant increase, compared to the previous year.
Economic impact of tourism
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is known for its beautiful beaches and nature, the hospitality of the people, and its rich historical sites. Unsurprisingly, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the country’s economy. In 2022, the tourism industry directly contributed 2.78 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Thailand, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strict travel restrictions. Tourism is also one of Thailand’s largest sectors of employment, and it ranked seventh in terms of having the highest number of people employed in the tourism industry worldwide in 2022.
Domestic tourism amidst Covid-19 pandemic
After the COVID-19 pandemic, international arrivals in Thailand are permitted again. Therefore, the Tourism Authority of Thailand encouraged millions of international, as well as domestic travelers, to travel to Thailand. Among other regions in Thailand, Bangkok and the central region generated the highest revenue from local visitors, with the northern region coming in third.
Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022
(in billion Thai baht)
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Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand). (June 10, 2024). Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1143427/thailand-value-of-tourism-gdp/
Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand). "Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht)." Chart. June 10, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1143427/thailand-value-of-tourism-gdp/
Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand). (2024). Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1143427/thailand-value-of-tourism-gdp/
Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand). "Total Value of The Tourism's Contribution to The Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in Billion Thai Baht)." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1143427/thailand-value-of-tourism-gdp/
Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand), Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1143427/thailand-value-of-tourism-gdp/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht) [Graph], Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand), June 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1143427/thailand-value-of-tourism-gdp/
