Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan and India to boost tourism
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From January to Oct 29, there were 22 million visitors to Thailand, generating 927.5 billion baht (S$35.2 billion), according to the latest government data.
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BANGKOK – Thailand will waive visa requirements for visitor arrivals from India and Taiwan from November to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw in more tourists as high season approaches.
In September, Thailand scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists
From January to Oct 29, there were 22 million visitors to Thailand, generating 927.5 billion baht (S$35.2 billion), according to the latest government data.
“Arrivals from India and Taiwan can enter Thailand for 30 days,” spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said.
India has been Thailand’s fourth-largest source market for tourism so far this in 2023, with about 1.2 million arrivals after Malaysia, China and South Korea.
Inbound tourism from India showed signs of growth as more airlines and hospitality chains targeted that market.
Thailand is targeting about 28 million arrivals in 2023
