Thailand tourism authorities target India to offset lack of Chinese tourists

A deputy governor of marketing from the Tourism Authority of Thailand says Indian tourists are important for offsetting the loss of Chinese tourists in Thailand, as the TAT aims to attract 500,000 Indian tourists this year. The marketing governor said ever since an air travel bubble started with India last month, Thailand has already seen around 600 Indian arrivals per day.

The ATB allows citizens and visa holders to travel between Thailand and India. Foreigners and Thais travelling to India are required to hold a valid Indian visa, while Indian nationals and foreigners travelling from India to Thailand must hold a valid Thai visa. According to India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, the airlines must make sure all the passengers meet the requirement for entry before issuing boarding passes to the passengers.

The TAT signed a letter of intent with Thai Airways and Thai Smile Airways,…