Bangkok Post – TAT banking on Muay Thai visa to beef up arrival numbers

January 17, 2024

PUBLISHED : 17 Jan 2024 at 06:40

Thailand’s national soft power committee recently announced a plan to grant a special visa for foreigners who apply for Muay Thai classes in Thailand, allowing visitors to stay for up to 90 days.

Thai tourism is unfazed by intense competition in the soft power sector, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expecting the unique Muay Thai visa to attract tourists.

Nithee Sriprae, deputy governor of marketing communications at TAT, said Thailand has much to lure…