Thailand has announced 2025 as the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year,” a substantial drive to boost its status as a leading worldwide tourism and sports destination. Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, made the news at the Amazing Thailand Press Conference, held during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024. Mr. Sorawong described the effort as both a celebration and a warm welcome to travellers from all over the world to create unforgettable experiences in Thailand.
To meet its tourism target of £75.55 billion (3.4 trillion Baht) in 2025, Thailand is undertaking significant investments to boost its status as a top destination. “The tourism industry is essential for Thailand’s economy, benefiting communities and positively impacting lives across the country,” says Mr. Sorawong.
The government’s ‘Ignite Thailand’ vision aims to raise citizens’ prosperity while also improving the visitor experience. This strategy includes infrastructure renovations, simpler visa processing, and the ‘Six Countries, One Destination’ policy to create a unified ASEAN travel network.
Key events such as the Amazing Thailand Countdown, MotoGP races, and the Songkran Festival are also expected to attract international visitors.
