Thailand hits 10 million long-haul tourist milestone with UK on top

UK Becomes First European Nation to Send 1M Tourists to Thailand

Picture courtesy of TAT Newsroom Thailand achieved a significant tourism milestone this year, with long-haul tourist arrivals breaching the 10 million mark for the first time. The landing of a Thai Airways flight from London to Bangkok on December 17 symbolically marked this milestone. This year, the UK also claimed the title of the first European nation to send over 1 million visitors to Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)…

Thailand Welcomes One Millionth UK Visitor as Long-Haul Tourism Reaches Record High

Historic milestone at Suvarnabhumi Airport signals full UK market recovery and renewed momentum for Thailand’s long-haul travel sector Bangkok, Thailand  — Thailand has marked a major tourism milestone with the arrival of its one millionth visitor from the United Kingdom, the first time UK arrivals have crossed this threshold since the COVID-19 pandemic. The landmark moment comes just days after long-haul arrivals to Thailand surpassed 10 millio…

Thailand hits 10 million long-haul tourist milestone with UK on top

Thailand hits 10 million long-haul tourist milestone with UK on topLegacyThailand crossed a tourism landmark this year as long-haul arrivals surpassed 10 million for the first time, a milestone symbolically marked by a Thai Airways flight landing in Bangkok from London today, December 17. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and representatives from partner agencies greeted passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport this mo…

Thailand welcomes one millionth UK visitor as long-haul arrivals hit historic high - TAT Newsroom

Bangkok, 17 December 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today marked a major milestone by welcoming the one millionth visitor from the United Kingdom, the first time UK arrivals have exceeded one million since the COVID-19 pandemic. This achievement coincides with another landmark moment for Thailand’s tourism sector, as cumulative long-haul arrivals surpassed 10 million visitors, the highest level on record. The milestone was celebr…