Thailand and China have agreed to mutual visa waivers starting from March 1

Thailand and China have agreed to waive visa requirements for each other’s nationals to boost travel and tourism between the two countries, which were impacted by COVID-19.

Key Takeaways

• The visa exemption is expected to significantly increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, benefiting the Southeast Asian nation’s economy.
• The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand dropped to 3.5 million last year from 11 million in 2019 before the pandemic.
• In addition to the visa agreement, Beijing and Bangkok have committed to accelerating the construction of the China-Thailand railway and cooperating in combating transnational crimes.

The visa exemption will be effective from March 1 allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days per entry. This move is expected to increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, which had significantly decreased during the pandemic….