A 206% Increase in Foreign Arrivals: Latest Thailand News

A considerable surge in foreign arrivals is anticipated in Thailand during the Chinese New Year holiday, as reported by the Airports of Thailand (AOT). Kirati Kijmanawat, the AOT director, announced yesterday, February 6, that passenger numbers flying into Thailand are predicted to experience a 206% leap, compared to the same time last year. This comes in the wake of the country’s complete reopening to international travellers.

Kirati acknowledged the boost provided to the industry by the government’s visa-free policy for tourists from several countries, including China. He detailed the current visa regulations allowing visitors from Kazakhstan and China to stay for 30 days without a visa until February 29. He further highlighted the 90-day visa-free stay for Russian passport holders until April 30, and the 30-day stays for Indian and Taiwanese tourists until May 10.

He also…