webfact Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 PHOTO: Tasty Thailand Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has rejected suggestions that the visa application for Chinese tourists is overly complicated and potentially “off-putting” to travellers. The ministry was responding to complaints from tourism operators, who say complicated rules are deterring Chinese tourists, potentially costing Thailand revenue to the tune of 250 billion baht. Representatives of the tourism sector have petitioned the Thai Sang Thai Party, a member of the 8-party coalition with election winners, the Move Forward Party. According to a Nation Thailand report, they say that visa rules introduced to deter Chinese criminals are in fact, also deterring Chinese tourists. However, the ministry has refuted the claims, saying the visa application process is simple. Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke says the government needs to strike a balance between tourism and security, adding that Chinese tourists can choose between a 15 day visa-on-arrival or applying in advance for an electronic visa. By Peter Roche PHOTO: Tasty Thailand Full story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/government-denies-visa-application-for-chinese-tourists-is-overly-complicated/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-06-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchcat Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: Chinese tourists can choose between a 15 day visa-on-arrival or applying in advance for an electronic visa. Eacy-peasy. What are they complaining about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ignore it Posted June 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2023 Not tough enough. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: According to a Nation Thailand report, they say that visa rules introduced to deter Chinese criminals are in fact, also deterring Chinese tourists So which would you rather have? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmj Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Well I certainly don’t miss them or the smoke puffing busses that clogged the streets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad mick Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 So how does the CCP Criminal Organisation go under Emporer Xi ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Lionel Messi on line 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: According to a Nation Thailand report, they say that visa rules introduced to deter Chinese criminals are in fact, also deterring Chinese tourists. Collective punishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 The eVisa system is shoddy work, nothing to be proud of. Maybe the stringent criteria for Chinese applicants do make sense, but they could make using the system a smoother experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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