Thailand Expands Visa Exemptions to Boost Tourism
Thailand has extended pre-travel visa exemptions to 36 more countries, allowing stays of up to 60 days. Additionally, 31 countries can now apply for Visa on Arrival. The new 'Destination Thailand Visa' supports skilled foreigners and freelancers, permitting 180-day stays. Thailand's swift response to a Singapore Airlines emergency landing received international praise.
The Thai Cabinet announced the extension of pre-travel visa exemptions to tourists from 36 additional countries, totaling 93 countries eligible for up to 60 days stay in Thailand.
Government Spokesman Chai Wacharonke highlighted that now 31 countries can apply for Visa on Arrival at points of entry.
The government introduced the 'Destination Thailand Visa' for skilled foreigners and freelancers, allowing 180-day stays, extendable by another 180 days.
Thai undergraduates can also stay for one year post-graduation.
Thailand's reputation was recently bolstered by its efficient response to an emergency landing of a Singapore Airlines flight at Suvarnabhumi Airport, praised by Singapore's Prime Minister.
Government Spokesman Chai Wacharonke highlighted that now 31 countries can apply for Visa on Arrival at points of entry.
The government introduced the 'Destination Thailand Visa' for skilled foreigners and freelancers, allowing 180-day stays, extendable by another 180 days.
Thai undergraduates can also stay for one year post-graduation.
Thailand's reputation was recently bolstered by its efficient response to an emergency landing of a Singapore Airlines flight at Suvarnabhumi Airport, praised by Singapore's Prime Minister.
