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Thailand plans more visa waivers, events to lift tourism revenue

The new administration also plans to allow nightlife entertainment venues in some areas of Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Chonburi to operate until 4 a.m. starting next month.

Bloomberg

19 November, 2023, 01:10 pm

Last modified: 19 November, 2023, 01:15 pm

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Photo: Bloomberg/Thai Tourism Ministry

Tourism-reliant Thailand is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events, and may waive visa requirements for travelers from more European countries, as it works to induce holidaymakers to stay longer and spend more.

The Southeast Asian nation — popular for its vibrant nightlife, beaches and national parks — is discussing a plan to let tourists of some European nationalities stay as long as 90 days, Prommin Lertsuridej, a top aide to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, said in an interview Thursday. There will also be…

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