‘Thank you Thailand’ trend goes viral among foreign tourists

2026-02-22 - 06:43

BANGKOK — A new social media trend has gone viral as foreign tourists wrap up their trips to Thailand by posting “Thank you Thailand” videos, bowing in gratitude and sharing detailed reviews of their experiences. In the clips, visitors recount how many days they spent in the country, how many steps they walked and how much money they used. Many list the number of tuk-tuk and Grab rides they took, visits to 7-Eleven, Thai massages, plates of pad Thai and mango sticky rice they enjoyed — even the number of mosquito bites or bouts of food poisoning — before concluding with the memories they are taking home. Most of the reviews express admiration for Thai food, traditional massage, scenic attractions and the warmth of local people. Thai netizens have responded with appreciation, saying the videos highlight aspects of the country that locals may overlook. Some commented that European tourists in particular appear to be returning in large numbers this year, adding that being good hosts and avoiding taking advantage of visitors would help sustain positive word of mouth that benefits the country’s tourism sector.