Thailand Tourism UPDATE: September 2023

[webfact]

Collaboration between Thai Prime Minister the Travel Industry and Airlines Set to Transform Tourism Sector. 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s strategic collaboration with top officials aims to capitalise on the high season tourism surge. New initiatives to boost flight frequency, streamline visa policies, and enhance Thailand’s tourism appeal were discussed, with a focus on increasing flight frequency, making visa policies more efficient, and improving Thailand’s attractiveness as a tourism destination.

Thailand’s newly appointed PM, in a crucial meeting with tourism operators, addressed concerns while outlining strategies for industry growth.

 

 

Significant changes are being considered including the announcement contemplating extending tourist visa validities from 30 to 90 days, enhancing Thailand’s appeal for foreign tourists and facilitating seamless travel experiences. PM Thavisin emphasized streamlining immigration procedures to ensure convenience for incoming tourists.

He acknowledged security concerns about exempting entry visas for tourists from China, India, and Russia, highlighting the need to balance tourism promotion with national security.

 

By Andrew J Wood 
TD Guest Writer

 

Guest Writers are not employed, compensated or governed by TD, opinions and statements are from the specific writer directly

 

Full story: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/thailand-tourism-update-september-2023/

 

-- TRAVEL DAILY 2023-09-02

 

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[WHansen]

A lot of people will be happy to hear of the possibility of a 90 day visa and will be hoping it happens, but for Thailand to throw away a known revenue of a 60 day tourist visa fee plus the 30 day extension fee in the hope of short term tourists staying longer and thus spending more money, is not going to happen in my opinion.

 

Edited September 2, 2023 by WHansen

[Olav Seglem]

Extending from 30 to 90 days would be appreciated.

However they say "considering" and from there to "action" may be a long way to go-unfortuneately :-)

 

 

[mikebell]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

enhancing Thailand’s appeal for foreign tourists and facilitating seamless travel experiences.

A democratically elected Government might help allay tourists' fears of visiting a country ruled by the military?