Thailand makes sweeping changes for foreign travellers in record tourism bid
7 months, 1 week ago

Thailand makes sweeping changes for foreign travellers in record tourism bid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters. open image in gallery Tourists stand on Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, southern Thailand Starting in June, Thailand will allow travelers from 93 countries to stay for periods of 60 days, up from the current 57 nations, while more will also be eligible for visas on arrival, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke told reporters. open image in gallery Thai people splash water to celebrate Songkran festival in Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand Thailand recorded 14.3 million tourists in from January to May 26 this year and is targeting a record 40 million foreign arrivals for the full year, with revenue of 3.5 trillion baht.

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Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 4 weeks ago
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11 months, 4 weeks ago
Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 4 weeks ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
Thailand set to permanently waive visa for Chinese visitors
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1 year ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 3 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 6 months ago
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1 year, 7 months ago
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1 year, 8 months ago
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1 year, 8 months ago
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