Special 90-day visa plan for tourists to learn Muay Thai in Thailand

The government plans to issue a special 90-day visa for foreign tourists who want to learn Thai boxing in Thailand, as part of its bid to promote the country’s soft power.

In his ”X” post on Sunday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that the government is ready to issue the special 90-day visa, instead of the standard 60 days, to learn Thai boxing.

He said that a similar visa will also be offered to tourists who wish to learn Thai classical dance, music, or Thai cooking, which are listed among elements of Thailand’s soft power.

The prime minister’s plan has received a positive response from many netizens, calling it a good idea to promote Thai tourism and culture without extra expenditure.

Others disagree, suggesting that the government focus on one element of soft power after another, instead of so many at one time. They also say that the promotion of such soft power…