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Thailand to lift visa requirements for Taiwanese and Indian tourists

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Thailand is set to lift visa requirements for tourists from India and Taiwan starting next month, lasting until May 2024. This move aims to attract more tourist influx as the peak season is on the horizon.

This move follows in the footsteps of the decision made in September to abolish visa requirements for Chinese tourists, Thailand’s leading tourism market before the pandemic, accounting for 11 million of the 39 million arrivals in 2019.

As per government data, from January until October 29, Thailand has welcomed 22 million visitors, generating a revenue of 927.5 billion baht, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke, announced.

“Arrivals from India and Taiwan can enter Thailand for 30 days.”

India, being the fourth largest source of tourism for Thailand this year, has contributed about 1.2 million arrivals, following Malaysia, China, and…

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