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News from Silom Soi 4: Resilience in Full Bloom!

Despite being considered a low season seasonally, 2025 has shown just how resilient the LGBTQ+ community in Silom Soi 4 truly is. Local venues—beloved by both residents and visitors—have bounced back strongly, buoyed by enduring local support and renewed visitor enthusiasm.

“Positivity always brings people in,” says Miss M Stranger Fox, the iconic drag MC at Stranger Bar, which continues to dazzle crowds after more than a decade, a testament to Silom’s enduring queer nightlife appeal Khaosod English+4Condé Nast Traveler+4Fan Club Thailand+4.

Tourism on the Rise — Despite Headwinds

Thailand’s tourism numbers in 2025 reflect a mixed but promising recovery:

• Between late January and 13 July 2025, Thailand welcomed approximately 17.75 million international tourists—a 5.6% drop compared to the same period in 2024 Reuters.

• By August 24, the total stood at around 21.37 million, marking a 7.14% decrease year-on-year—but still a robust inflow, underscoring ongoing momentum The Economic Times+1.

• Forecasts for the full year have been adjusted downward to about 33 million arrivals, from earlier expectations of up to 39 million Reuters+3euronews+3The Economic Times+3.

Still, projections remain strong: Thailand is forecast to attract between 36 and 40 million international tourists in 2025, generating an estimated 2.3 trillion THB in revenue (approximately $65 billion) Road Genius.

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“Thailand is forecast to attract between 36 and 40 million international tourists in 2025,” indicating continued growth momentum even amidst global headwinds.

LGBTQ+ Travel — Rebounding with Spirit

Thailand’s LGBTQ+ tourism is surging—and Silom Soi 4 is right at the center of it:

• The LGBTQ+ travel market is projected to generate US $1.5 billion in spending in 2025, with Thailand ranked 5th globally in tourism impact for the community Travel And Tour World+6Road Genius+6nationthailand+6Travel And Tour World+3Condé Nast Traveler+3Fan Club Thailand+3TAT Newsroom.

• Spending per LGBTQ+ visitor has risen dramatically: average trip spending surged by 38% to over 73,000 baht, and first-time LGBTQ+ visitors rose nearly 20% Khaosod English.

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“The LGBTQ+ travel market holds tremendous potential… Thailand consistently ranks among the world’s top destinations for this community,” said Siripakorn Cheawsamoot of TAT TAT Newsroom+1.