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Thailand pulls in long-stay visitors from around the world with open ‘Special Tourist Visa’ (STV)

Pattaya Music Festival Dec 11-12 attracted both Thai and expat families to night beach entertainment resulting in large income circulation among local businesses.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to provide the latest update that the Royal Thai Government is now allowing long-stay visitors from around the world to apply for the ‘Special Tourist Visa’ (STV), previously available only to travelers from countries considered low- to medium-risk for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 9 December, 2020, with immediate effect, this latest announcement covers long-stay visitors to Thailand of all types – from tourists to business travelers, investors and others, as well as travelers and crews of foreign yachts.

The 14-day mandatory quarantine remains in place to ensure safety and health for all. (Photo – Bangkok by night)

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