The volume of tourists coming to Thailand may not compare to the 27 to 50 million people travelling to
France, Italy or Spain every year. Yet, when compared to other high-volume tourist destinations around the
world, the growth and development of the tourism industry in Thailand is impressive. Egypt receives
approximately 2.6 million tourists per year, while India annually draws in approximately 1.8 million tourists.
By comparision, Thailand now accommodates approximately 5 million tourists per year, one of the highest
figures for Southeast Asia.
The number of tourists coming