Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indian and Taiwanese tourists for six months
Thailand has announced the temporary removal of visa requirements for travellers from India and Taiwan starting next month and continuing until May 2024. As reported by Reuters, this decision follows a previous move in September to eliminate visa requirements for Chinese tourists, who were a significant source of visitors before the pandemic, accounting for 11 million out of the record 39 million arrivals in 2019. "Arrivals from India and Taiwan can enter Thailand for 30 days," spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said.
According to the most recent government data, Thailand welcomed 22 million visitors between January and October 29, resulting in a revenue of 927.5 billion baht (equivalent to $25.67 billion). Also Read: India, Taiwan likely to sign pact next month for migration of workers: Report Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin informed reporters that travellers from India and Taiwan will enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand from November 10th to May 10th this year, Bloomberg reported. This decision came following a cabinet meeting, with the aim of boosting tourism in the country.
According to the most recent data from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, tourists from Malaysia have been the largest group of visitors this year, with over 3 million arrivals. They are followed by Chinese tourists, who were the largest group of visitors to Thailand before the pandemic, with 2.65 million arrivals as of October 15. Also Read: Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for visitors from India, six other countries.
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