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Hotspots set for glut of arrivals

Suvarnabhumi airport is packed with travellers ahead of the busy Songkran holidays from April 13-17. (File photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

Major tourism cities expect to see a rise in the number of Chinese tourists when the visa-free scheme for this segment of international arrivals kicks off on Monday.

Announced in the Royal Gazette last week after gaining cabinet approval on Sept 13, nationals of China and Kazakhstan can apply for up to 30 days of visa-free stay in the kingdom until Feb 29 next year.

The policy to woo back major international tourist segments is aimed at “quick win” tourism stimulation by easing…

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