Thailand was one of the top five destinations for travellers from mainland China this Chinese New Year, according to new data released by Airbnb – one of the most popular global travel platforms. During Chunyun, Thai Airbnb hosts welcomed more than 44,000 guests, earning Bt186 million in extra income. 

China kicked off the world's largest annual human migration yesterday, with the start of the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush also known as chunyun.