The first meeting of the new government’s Cabinet this week will discuss the predicted increase in workload for authorities as they prepare to implement a proposed visa-free policy for Chinese visitors. The policy is viewed as a major strategy to boost Thailand’s tourism sector, expected to generate massive revenue, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
The prime minister has consistently prioritised tourism as a vital engine of economic growth. One of his initial actions as premier involved a tour of Phuket to gain firsthand knowledge of the tourism situation. With the visa-free policy set to launch on October 1, major tourist provinces are gearing up for an influx of Chinese visitors.
“The tourism sector has reacted optimistically to the policy to spur arrivals of Chinese tourists, who…
