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Pattaya Tourism in 2025 Driven by Asian Travelers, Not Europeans

New data shows Asian tourists — especially from India, China, and South Korea — are driving Pattaya’s tourism boom in 2025, overtaking traditional European visitors. The shift reflects changing travel dynamics, with proximity, affordability, and improved connectivity fueling regional travel growth. European arrivals, however, are gradually rebounding post-pandemic.