<p>RANTAU PANJANG: The number of Malaysians travelling to southern Thailand has declined, with only 1.15 million visitors recorded between January and October this year following several security incidents, including bomb attacks in the region.
Key takeaways
Malaysian visits to southern Thailand fell to 1.15 million between January and October this year, down from 1.7 million in 2025, due to security concerns following bombings in Narathiwat, Pattani, and Sungai Golok.
- Visitor numbers dropped to 1.15 million from January to October this year.
- Previous full-year 2025 figures recorded 1.7 million visitors.
- MCBA maintains normal border security levels despite the decline in traffic.
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RANTAU PANJANG: The number of Malaysians travelling to southern Thailand has declined, with only 1.15 million visitors recorded between January and October this year following several security incidents, including bomb attacks in the region.
Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) Rantau Panjang commander Siti Khadijah Hamzah said the figure was significantly lower than the 1.7 million visitors recorded throughout 2025.
She said the decline was believed to be partly attributable to several security incidents in southern Thailand, including bombings in Narathiwat, Pattani and Sungai Golok.
"These incidents have affected the movement of visitors from Malaysia to Thailand, as they have raised concerns among Malaysians about travelling to the neighbouring country," she said.
