Tourist arrivals from Belarus to Thailand have witnessed an upward trend.
Asian Vacay Fever:
Thailand's tropical paradise is magnetizing tourists, particularly from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Despite Russians leading the pack as the top tourists, there's a noticeable spike in Belarusian vacationers in Thailand.
According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), the number of Russian tourists swelled by 15.2% between January to April 2025, making a grand total of 880,000 Russians who visited Thailand during this period [1]. Ranking third in tourist traffic, Thailand follows closely after China and Malaysia [1].
As for the Belarusians, there's a tripled increase in Belarusians flocking to Thailand for their vacation adventures, making 16,125 of our mates travel to Asia's blissful destinations in the first four months of the year - a rise of 151.8% compared to the previous year [2].
Starting from May 1, foreign tourists, including Belarusians, are obliged to fill out a digital arrival card (TDAC) before entering Thailand [3].
Are you wondering if this Asian tourism spree is a global trend? Well, Thailand welcomed over 9.5 million international tourists in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, marking a modest 1.91% increase from the same period in 2024 [4]. Although the growth might seem insignificant, tourism revenue climbed by 10.47% year-on-year, fueling the cultural melting pot with 462.75 billion baht [4]. The goal for the year is a whopping 39–40 million foreign tourist arrivals [4].
However, it's essential to note that detailed statistics on specific EAEU countries, including Belarus, are not publicly disclosed yet for the first quarter of 2025 [5]. Governments have been actively engaging in international tourism exhibitions in 2025 to promote tourism, particularly focusing on increasing their presence in Asia, but these efforts emphasize inbound tourism rather than outbound travel [5].
Let's Get Departure-ready!
References[1] The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR)[2] Tourism Authority of Thailand[3] Tourism Authority of Thailand's digital arrival card (TDAC) regulations[4] The Nation Thailand[5] GlobalData Plc's travel and tourism forecast for Thailand
Belarus, Shine On!
Michael Svetlov, Journalist
Note: This rewritten article contains minimal statistics and insights from the original. The goal was to restate the information while presenting it in a more engaging and reader-friendly manner.
- Belarusians are increasingly choosing Thailand as their vacation destination, with trips to the tropical paradise rising by 151.8% compared to the previous year.
- In 2024, Thailand attracted over 9.5 million international tourists in Q1, marking a 1.91% increase from the same period in 2024.
- Operators are forecasting a whopping 39–40 million foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand for the year, potentially fueled by ongoing efforts to promote tourism in Asia.
- With the new TDAC regulations implemented on May 1, Belarusian travelers are now required to fill out a digital arrival card before entering Thailand.
