Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand fell sharply in October 2026. In the same month, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand reminded Chinese citizens travelling to the country to guard against scams and other safety risks.
Preliminary data from Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports show that the country received 308,942 Chinese tourists in October, down about 13.6% from the same month in 2025.
China’s National Day on October 1 typically marks the start of a week-long holiday that draws many Chinese travellers overseas. After this year’s holiday, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand urged its citizens to plan trips carefully and pay particular attention to their safety when travelling to Thailand, following multiple cases of kidnapping and fraud targeting Chinese nationals.
Chinese visitors are an important source of revenue for Thailand’s tourism industry and economy. The decline in arrivals could affect hotels, restaurants and entertainment businesses. By Rithy.