The recovery of tourism remains fragile in Thailand, caught up by geopolitical uncertainties and the crisis in the Middle East. Global slowing down, still limited air links, rising oil prices: the authorities revised their forecasts down by 2026, and expect 30 to 34 million international visitors, 18% less than the original target. Illustration in Chiang Rai, in the north of the kingdom.
The recovery of tourism remains fragile in Thailand, caught up by geopolitical uncertainties and the crisis in the Middle East. Global slowing down, still limited air links, rising oil prices: the authorities revised their forecasts down by 2026, and expect 30 to 34 million international visitors, 18% less than the original target. Illustration in Chiang Rai, in the north of the kingdom.