A major revamp of the visa system is presently under deliberation by the Thai government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The amendments are anticipated to augment revenue generated from vital tourism markets like India and China.
The call to review the visa system originated from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They acted in response to many complaints from tourism operators lamenting the complex and costly visa process. They insist that the process discourages international visitors, especially the much sought-after tourist demographic from China and India.
The ministry has suggested that the e-visa system should be made more efficient to attract a bigger number of travellers, particularly from China, to Thailand.
In a recent online meeting with Thai consular officials based in foreign…
