泰国游客涌向中国，他们为何而来？

Group 1 - The strengthening of the Thai Baht and visa-free policies with certain countries are driving growth in Thailand's outbound tourism market, with China emerging as a popular destination for Thai travelers [1] - Thailand's long New Year holiday is seen as a peak season for outbound travel, with many Thai tourists choosing to travel abroad during this period to celebrate the New Year [1] - Data from Ctrip indicates that orders for Thai tourists traveling to China during the New Year period (January 1-3, 2026) increased by 66% year-on-year, with flight orders up by 39% and hotel bookings up by 60% [1] Group 2 - The Chengdu border inspection station reported over 22,000 foreign travelers during the New Year holiday, a year-on-year increase of 74.8%, with Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia being the top three countries for inbound travelers [2] - Despite a slight overall fatigue in Thailand's outbound tourism market in 2024, travel to China remains strong, with over 1.1 million Thai tourists expected to visit China, making it a popular choice [2] - The general manager of Quality Express Co., Ltd. predicts that the number of Thai tourists traveling to China will exceed 2 million by 2025, setting a historical record [2] Group 3 - Chinese travel operators are organizing charter flights to Thailand, and local travel agencies are enhancing promotions for Chinese tourism to Thai travelers, with package prices around 20,000 THB (approximately 4,400 RMB) for three to four nights [3] - Popular Chinese cities for Thai tourists include Chongqing and Chengdu, driven by rich tourism activities and attractions [3] - Factors attracting Thai tourists to China include popular scenic spots, local cuisine, and cultural experiences, alongside improved travel convenience due to technology [4] Group 4 - The Thailand Tourism Association reports that Shanghai has ranked as the most desired Chinese city for Thai citizens for three consecutive years, highlighting its unique blend of modern and traditional attractions [4] - Ctrip's chairman emphasizes China's competitive advantages in attracting international tourists, including geographical location, strong price competitiveness, and diverse high-value products [4] - If China's inbound tourism revenue could increase from less than 0.5% of GDP to 1%-2%, it could potentially unlock a market growth space of approximately 1 trillion to 2 trillion RMB [4]