Malaysia Overtakes Thailand! Where Will You Fly for Year-End Break?
With November here, the holiday mood has officially kicked in across Singapore. Kids are on school break, and office workers are clearing annual leave.
The most-heard question lately?
“Where are you flying to for your year-end break?” ✈️
🇲🇾 Malaysia Overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s No.1 Travel Destination!
In early 2025, Malaysia officially surpassed Thailand to become the most visited country in Southeast Asia.
📈 It welcomed 28.2 million visitors (+14.5%) in the first 8 months of the year.
From the vibrant night markets of Kuala Lumpur to Penang’s heritage streets, and from Langkawi’s beaches to Sabah’s islands, Malaysia wins with its affordable prices, diverse food, easy travel, and friendly locals.
No wonder it’s become the top pick for Singaporeans looking for a quick 2-hour getaway.
🌴 Vietnam Is the New Hidden Gem
In the first half of 2025, Vietnam welcomed 10.7 million international visitors (+21%), becoming one of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing destinations.
With its coffee culture, French-style architecture, and budget-friendly prices, Hanoi and Da Nang are quietly stealing the spotlight from Bangkok. ☕ Perfect for those who want a slower, more aesthetic kind of escape.
🇹🇭 Thailand Slows Down, But Still a Classic
A strong baht and tense borders cooled arrivals slightly, international visitors slipped 6.9% to 20.2 million.
Yet Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket remain ever-popular. For nightlife, street food, and endless energy, Thailand is still unbeatable.
Where’s Your Year-End Getaway?
🇲🇾 Malaysia ｜ 🇹🇭 Thailand ｜ 🇻🇳 Vietnam ｜ 🇮🇩 Indonesia ｜ 🇵🇭 Philippines: Which one would you choose?
How do you view Malaysia overtakes Thailand?
Singapore remains to be the top 10 destination around the world. Do you prefer Singapore vibe or vacation mode in other southeast Asia countries?
Tell us your pick in the comments ✈️ $Genting Sing(G13.SI)$
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Thailand will always be a classic, but rising prices and a stronger baht are nudging travelers toward better-value destinations like Malaysia and Vietnam. Both offer rich culture, amazing food, and warm hospitality at lower costs.
For me, Singapore’s festive vibe is great, but when I want to truly switch off, I’d still choose Malaysia or Vietnam. A few days of exploring, relaxing, and eating well always does the trick. ✈️🇲🇾
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Malaysia is gaining ground over Thailand by offering a mix of beaches, nature, and history, supported by strong infrastructure, while Thailand remains popular for its vibrant party scenes, bustling markets, and cultural destinations。。。
As a global top destination, Singapore offers a sleek, organized, cosmopolitan vibe, perfect for those seeking convenience and urban luxury, while the laid-back vacation modes in other Southeast Asian countries can be just as appealing, depending on the type of getaway one is after
Each country has its own charm, but no year-end travel plans this time around
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Singapore stays top-10 because of safety, quality, infrastructure and strong airport/urban services. It is a premium “hub city”, not a resort playground.
Personally, SG is great for short, efficient, high-quality city time. But for real vacation vibes — beaches, nature, slower pace — Malaysia / Vietnam / Indonesia offer better value and more “holiday per dollar”.
So: SG for comfort & convenience; SEA region for actual holiday mode.
$Genting Sing(G13.SI)$ .
Malaysia airlines competes in the south east Asia market with the leader for these destinations $Singapore Airlines Ltd.(SINGF)$ for these destinations, Singapore airlines is the volume leader expanding to new destinations. Trade for Malaysian airlines is a put with lower earnings forecast