Chiang Mai’s Tourism Hit by Slump in Chinese Visitors Despite Visa Exemption
Chiang Mai—
On October 21st, 2023, Chiang Mai local media sources reported the unsatisfied aftermath of visa exemptions since late September for Chinese tourists which was one of the Thai government's policies to attract foreign...
Thai Tourism and Hospitality Leaders Urge Government to Extend Visa Waiver Program to Indian...
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Thai hospitality and tourism leaders are urging the Thai Government to extend a current visa waiver exemption program for Chinese and Kazakhstani nationals to Indian tourists to boost tourism.
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Thai Prime Minister Plans to Extend Pub and Bar Opening Hours in Tourism Areas...
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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin aims to extend the opening hours for pubs and bars to welcome more Tourists.
Speaking at the Thailand Economic Outlook 2024 conference held by the Nation Group on...
Thai Prime Minister Welcomes First Chinese Flight Under New Visa Waiver Policy
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The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, welcomed the inaugural Chinese flight under the visa waiver initiative on Monday morning, September 25th.
306 Chinese tourists and 35 other nationals arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport today...
Chinese Tourists Appreciate Thailand’s Visa-Free Policy
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The Royal Thai Government has announced the tourist visa exemption scheme for a 30-day stay to passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan, effective from 25 September...
Thailand’s Free-Visa Scheme for Chinese and Kazakhstani Tourists Becomes Official
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The Thai government's free-visa policy for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists has been endorsed in the Royal Gazette and published on Tuesday, September 19th.
The policy, which will take effect from September 25th to February...
Thailand’s Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Tourists Likely to Face Challenges
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Thailand may face an uphill battle in achieving the desired influx of arrivals from the Chinese mainland through its upcoming visa-free scheme, primarily due to several factors.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported...
Govt Steps Up Security Measures Ahead of Expected Tourism Surge
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BANGKOK (NNT)Â - A meeting focusing on national security and tourism was recently convened in light of the temporary implementation of a visa-free policy for Chinese visitors.
Prime Minister and Finance Srettha Thavisin chaired the...
Thai Tourism Minister Asks the Public not to Stereotype Chinese Tourists
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The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, cautioned against making sweeping assumptions about Chinese tourists visiting Thailand and claiming they all have the intention of exploiting the country and participating in...
Tourism Dept Supports Visa-Free Initiative
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Tourism has said it fully supports the government’s initiative to potentially extend visa-free arrivals to more nationalities. The move is expected to boost Thailand’s tourism sector.
Director-General Chaturon Phakdeewanich...