India, April 8 -- Thailand experienced a modest increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of January to March, totaling 9.5 million, which represents a mere 1.91% rise from the 9.37 million recorded in the same period of 2024. However, the situation is concerning, as there has been a notable decline in arrivals from a peak of 3,709,102 in January to 3,119,445 in February, and further down to 2,720,457 in March.

The number of arrivals from China has significantly decreased, falling from 662,779 in January to just 297,113 in March, largely due to the lingering effects of the scam center scandals. Additionally, neighboring Malaysia saw a considerable drop in March, attributed to the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan (refer to th...