The news was confirmed in an infographic posted by the Phuket branch of the Public relations Department (PR Phuket) last night (Mar 10).
Chonburi, home to the popular beach town of Pattaya, followed in second place with B316.8bn. Surat Thani, which includes the island destinations of Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan, ranked third with B119.1bn.
Other provinces in the top 10 included the highly promoted Chiang Mai (B103.8bn), followed by Krabi (B91bn), and Prachuap Khiri Khan (B51.7bn), which is home to the resort town of Hua Hin, popular as a getaway destination for people living in Bangkok.
The list is rounded out by Phang Nga (B50.9bn), Songkhla (B50.3bn), Chiang Rai (B46.2bn), and Rayong (B36.4bn).
The rankings highlight Thailand’s continued reliance on tourism as a major economic driver, with beach destinations in the South and cultural hubs in the north attracting millions of visitors each year.
The data was compiled by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and reflects tourism revenue for 2024, the PR Phuket notice said.