Thailand is going on a moment. Not only this Travel + holiday‘S 2025 destination of the year And Filming Places for season three of HBO White lotus, But it is also home to the most viewed city last year.
As World Destination of Euromonitor International World’s World Destination Report, Bangkok, the country’s capital, attracted the most international visitors in 2024. A total of 32.4 million people made their way to the city with a stir, and the data analytics company said the number crossed the East-Pedic () of the international tourism flow in 2023 and continued dynamic growth of more than 30 percent in 2024. ”
If you have ever gone to Bangkok, you will know that, while some areas are crowded, it is a place full of attractive contradictions. One night, you can eat on a street food stall in chintown; Next, you can eat at a michelin-starred restaurant (for a fraction of what you will pay in the US).
Searching temples around the old city or harassing Thai antiques in the Iravan Museum should be on your two-two list, but you should also find glamor and modern luxury. Bangkok’s Best Hotel– Including Capella Bangkok and Four Season Hotel Bangkok in Chao Fahi River.
While Bangkok is a destination to experience in itself, it is also a good initial point to check other parts of Thailand. Whether you are going towards the islands in the south – that is, in the north of Fuket Province, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Fee, or Koh Leap- or Chiang Mai, Pai, or North of Chiang Mai, Pai, or Chiang Rai, you would like to spend at least one or two days in culture and history in Bangkok to soak at least one or two days.
“In 2024, global cities took advantage of sports and cultural programs to promote tourism revenue. Improvement in infrastructure and continuous marketing have attracted travelers’ attention, opening opportunities for development,” the report states.
While this is true for Bangkok – which hosts the annual Songkran Festival in April – it is also relevant to other cities who made a list of Euromonitor Internationals. Istanbul, the world The most seen city in 2023After Bangkok with 23 million international visits in 2024. London; Hong Kong; And not far behind Mecca, Saudi Arabia, out of top five, Antalya, Türkiye and Dubai.
See full list of world’s largest cities euromonitor.com,
