Thailand is seeking to revolutionise its tourism sector, urging the government to extend visa-free stays for long-haul tourists, including those from the United States and Europe.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to elevate long-haul revenue to a whopping 40% of the country’s total in 2024.
Thailand’s Deputy Governor for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, advocates for the initiative, claiming that longer stays will not only boost the average duration of visits but also maximise spending per trip.
Currently, Thailand welcomes tourists from over 60 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, France, and Scandinavia, offering them a 30-day visa-free stay. Siripakorn points to the success of a similar 90-day provision granted to Russian tourists last November. Over 100,000 foreign tourists,…
