Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand
Thailand: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 63.03 million guests in 2020. ▲ Rising
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand, 2006–2020
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2020, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand stood at 63.03 million guests.
The figure is down 41.6% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand peaked at 107.86 million guests in 2019 and was at its lowest, 30.51 million guests, in 2006.
That places Thailand 7th out of 96 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 30.51 million guests | — |
| 2007 | 32.60 million guests | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 33.12 million guests | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 33.39 million guests | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 41.55 million guests | +24.5% |
| 2011 | 52.11 million guests | +25.4% |
| 2012 | 61.40 million guests | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 71.69 million guests | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 76.02 million guests | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 85.51 million guests | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 93.67 million guests | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 102.92 million guests | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 107.48 million guests | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 107.86 million guests | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 63.03 million guests | -41.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.41 million guests | 30.51 million guests | 33.39 million guests | 4 |
| 2010s | 80.02 million guests | 41.55 million guests | 107.86 million guests | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.03 million guests | 63.03 million guests | 63.03 million guests | 1 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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Frequently asked questions
- What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand?
- Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Thailand was 63.03 million guests in 2020, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 107.86 million guests in 2019.
- What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.51 million guests in 2006.
- How does Thailand rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Thailand ranks 7th out of 96 countries with data for 2020.
- Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.