Thailand explores long-term visa-free scheme with India

Tourism authorities in Thailand are pushing for a long-term reciprocal visa-free scheme with India, projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. Somsong Sachaphimukh, the vice president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, highlighted the positive impact of the current temporary visa exemption for India, which has accelerated the Indian market’s growth. As of February 18, the Indian market accounted for the fifth-highest arrivals in Thailand, with a total of 258,269 tourists.

According to Somsong, the extension of the visa exemption scheme for two years beyond its current expiration date of May 10, 2024, should maintain this momentum. The potential rise of India’s economy, projected to surpass Germany by 2027, presents a golden opportunity for Thailand to draw in more high-quality tourists, reported Bangkok Post.

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