Foreign arrivals decline amid airline upheaval
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Thailand has seen a 3.45% decline in foreign arrivals in the first four months, attributed to airline disruptions and unrest in the Middle East. This decline has notably impacted key tourism markets.
Foreign arrivals to Thailand fell 3.45% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, with three of the top five markets posting declines of 11% to 23% in April due to unrest in the Middle East, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.