Thai embassy in China proceeding with visa issuance as normal: MFA

[rooster59]

Thai embassy in China proceeding with visa issuance as normal: MFA

Tanakorn Sangiam

 

 

BANGKOK, 12th October 2018 (NNT) - The Thai embassy and consulate-general offices in China have had no problem with the issuance of visas to Chinese tourists, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Spokesperson Busadee Santipitaks. 

She denied allegations in a video clip that the Thai embassy and consulate-general offices in China had considered limiting the number of visas issued to Chinese tourists due to a shortage of visa stickers. 

She said the Thai embassy and consulate-generals are not imposing any restriction on the number of visas issued as a shortage of visa stickers can be overcome with a visa rubber stamp, adding that Thailand's visa offices have never imposed any limitation on the number of passports to be processed. 

However, the embassy and consulate-generals might extend the processing time for visas during a period of high demands. 

The Thai embassy in China is now working with the Chinese authorities to prosecute the tour company which has allegedly circulated such false information, and is operating at full capacity to proceed with all visa applications, she said.

 

 

-- nnt 2018-10-13

[AGareth2]

12 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

The Thai embassy in China is now working with the Chinese authorities to prosecute the tour company which has allegedly circulated such false information,

execute the messenger

[bluesofa]

19 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

She denied allegations in a video clip that the Thai embassy and consulate-general offices in China had considered limiting the number of visas issued to Chinese tourists due to a shortage of visa stickers. 

Is she really Thai? I thought they all knew visa stickers are available ex-stock from most shops on Khao San Road.

 

[rooster59]

Tourism association calls for visa fee exemption for Chinese tourists

By The Nation

 

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) plans to urge the tourism minister to exempt Chinese tourists from paying the single-entry visa fee.

 

Vichit Prakobgosol, president of ATTA, said the measure was necessary to draw Chinese tourists back to the kingdom following a series of unfortunate events that have prompted them to shun Thailand.

 

The ATTA has previously called on the Tourism Ministry to provide double-entry visas for Chinese tourists at the same cost as a single-entry visa. The proposal was raised after a tour boat with Chinese tourists sank in the sea off Phuket early September.

 

After the accident, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan blamed the incident on a Chinese firm for allegedly operating the tour boat services in Thailand illegally. His comment enraged many Chinese tourists, who vowed to boycott Thailand.

 

Vichit said he will put forward the modified proposal when he meets Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat on Thursday.

 

Vichit said the earlier double-entry visa proposal would not be enough to regain the confidence of Chinese tourists after another incident, where a Chinese man was hit by a security guard at Don Mueang International Airport. Also, Chinese tourists have complained they were required to pay a tip of Bt300 at the immigration counters at the Don Mueang airport.

 

If the tourism minister disagrees with the single-entry fee exemption, the ATTA will ask him to allow Chinese tourists to get a multiple entry visa at the same cost of a single entry visa. If the proposal is approved, a Chinese tourist will pay Bt1,000 for a multiple entry visa instead of Bt5,000.

 

However, if the proposal is rejected again, the ATTA will stand by its double-entry visa request that would allow each Chinese tourist to enter the kingdom twice at the cost of Bt1,000, Vichit added.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30356374

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-10-13

[PatOngo]

7 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

If the tourism minister disagrees with the single-entry fee exemption, the ATTA will ask him to allow Chinese tourists to get a multiple entry visa at the same cost of a single entry visa. If the proposal is approved, a Chinese tourist will pay Bt1,000 for a multiple entry visa instead of Bt5,000.

Any non Chinese feel discriminated against?

[Thian]

So when the stickers run out they get a stamp...but those stickers are more safe since they're numbered and registered.

 

Wait untill the chinese have their own stamp...it will get busy.

[NCC1701A]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

 

Vichit Prakobgosol, president of ATTA, said the measure was necessary to draw Chinese tourists back to the kingdom following a series of unfortunate events that have prompted them to shun Thailand.

but, but, but...

 

[Mickmouse1]

Highly intelligent idea.That will make more Chinese visit LOS.

I thought there were more serious problems the Chinese faced not 300 bhat fee.

Any sweetener to go with the exemption, such as couple of nights free accommodation or B2B.M?

[grantbkk]

So if, God forbid, a disaster befalls a couple of visa holder will they discontinue the 90 Day Report?

[lazeeboy]

Everything for the Chinese they spit and shit ,queue jump rude ,don't take notice of any rule and the government are bending over backwards for them .don't forget dear government that there are also 100 s of 1000s of Western tourist that do spend when they are here and at the moment they will be feeling unwanted.there are many places in the world that they can spend there hard earned money .unlike the Thais who put up with whatever gets thrown at them us farangs will rebel and go somewhere else and it's going to happen sooner rather than later ...

[Ramdas]

It’s all about the Chinese ! I guess it’s because they’re alike, rude, dirty and unmannered ! Money is what they’re looking for nothing else matter in the land of ripping westerners off and make it harder for them in whichever way they can ☹️

[ChrisY1]

I would imagine the Thai embassy in China has millions of visas ready for giving.....they're probably just a bit short of takers!

[RichardColeman]

Mandatory swimming lessons would not go amiss

[Galactus]

double entry visa for chinese, deportation at the airport upon arrival for westerners. chinese have impunity in thailand! double standards for grasshoppers, nothing else.

they dont show one tenth of attention they show the chinese to westerners.

western travelers maybe need to boycott thailand too then until double entry visas granted to them like chinese.

[Juan B Tong]

Jeez,  why not buy them airline tickets too!

[thenewgoo]

I have heard that some Thai consulates in China are so overwhelmed with applications that certain visa types are taking months to process.  

[BEngBKK]

Thailand is a Budhist country and as so everybody is born un-equal because of kharma..
So I guess rasism and discrimination is completely okay....... (From a Thai point of view)

 

[sawadee1947]

Yeah, but only low class Chinese 

[zzaa09]

Bit of a twist on the traditional tribute system.

The real special ones.

[Lupatria]

Will the "chinesification" ever stop?

https://youtu.be/wMVjskBB4w0 - 

https://youtu.be/URNtypaYJxw - 

https://youtu.be/KiogqVikDCk - 

https://youtu.be/Cj_oXmjU3_Y - 

https://youtu.be/6j9bLIg84XM

[Knocker33]

Do they all get issued with a flag or a cuddly toy on a stick also

[metisdead]

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[AhFarangJa]

Isn't it nice to be wanted.......

[gunderhill]

22 hours ago, rooster59 said:

unfortunate events

Thanks  goodness there was no incompetence then? just unfortunate events.

I shot him dead officer, but its ok, it was just an unfortunate event.

[Johnnyngai]

15 hours ago, sawadee1947 said:

Yeah, but only low class Chinese 

More correct to say low class third world people ?  

I witnessed some wealthy Vietnamese behaving similar to the mainland Chinese.