Thailand plans to Boost Tourism Revenue by Easing Visa Rules

Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is looking to boost tourism revenue by easing visa rules for Chinese and Indian travelers and allowing longer stays for visitors from all countries.

Key Takeaways

• Thailand’s Prime Minister plans to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travelers and extend stay limits for visitors from all nations in order to boost tourism revenue.
• The return of Chinese tourists to Thailand has been slower than expected due to stringent e-visa requirements and China’s worsening economic conditions.
• The Phuket Tourism Association suggests adding flights, extending visas for tourists from Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia, and scrapping visa application fees to attract more international visitors.

The current visa application process for Chinese tourists is costly and cumbersome, while Indian travelers have to pay for a visa on arrival. The government…