Visitors to Thailand boosted by 16 percent

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is expected to increase by 16 percent compound annual growth in the next five years, despite the decelerating economy in China, according to CLSA.
A total of 8.3 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand last year, accounting for 36 percent of total arrivals in 2015. The Tourism Authority of Thailand stated that 8 million Chinese tourists are expected to visit Thailand this year.
Flights from Macau to Thailand are readily available to Macau locals, with several flights departing to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya daily. Connecting flights to Thailand’s top provinces, such as Phuket and Krabi, are provided by low cost carriers and remain popular among locals.
The sharp growth in China’s outbound tourism is due to rising incomes among the Chinese population fueling a desire to travel, as visa-related restrictions are eased.
A survey by CLSA shows that 400 outbound Chinese travelers listed Thailand as the third-most popular overseas destination, just behind South Korea and Japan.