New visa-free measures for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists expected to boost tourism in Prachuap Khiri Khan

[webfact]

 

The Tourism Business Association of Prachuap Khiri Khan has expressed confidence that the recent visa exemption for Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists will positively impact tourism across all eight districts of the province.

 

Mr. Pramote Phetrasat, the association’s acting president, stated that the Thai government’s decision to grant visa-free access to Chinese and Kazakhstani visitors, effective from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024, has the potential to significantly bolster tourism in the region.

 

He highlighted the variety of attractions the province has to offer, from natural sites to cultural landmarks unique to each district. Of particular note, shopping destinations in the area have seen growing popularity among Chinese tourists.

 

Hoteliers, shop owners, restaurants, and other tourism-related enterprises are said to be gearing up to accommodate the expected influx of visitors, particularly from China.

 

By Online Reporter

 

Full story: Hua Hin Today 2023-09-22

 

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[ThaiFelix]

Yes I hear 3 have already arrived, 2 Kazaks on a raft and 1 chinese on a bicycle.

[RichardColeman]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Hoteliers, shop owners, restaurants, and other tourism-related enterprises are said to be gearing up to accommodate the expected influx of visitors, particularly from China

[SingAPorn]

Lovely. It will make things easier for the criminal Chinese cyber crime gangs and other credit card skinner gangs or human traficking (prostitution) gangs who would love to expand their business ventures from China.

 

As long as the wealthy pensionners  from decent european countries are harassed with their long stay visa requirements, no need to change.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Those defacating ponies are in for a good thrashing when the Kazhaks hit the beach.????

[grain]

I think I saw one of the Kazaks at Hua Hin Beach this afternoon.

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by grain

[swerve]

Hua Hin soon to be overrun with Kazakhs.

[jacko45k]

On 9/22/2023 at 1:11 PM, ThaiFelix said:

and 1 chinese on a bicycle.

waving a small cuddly toy on a stick...oops. lost the rest!

Edited November 3, 2023 by jacko45k

[puck2]

 

On 9/22/2023 at 3:25 PM, SingAPorn said:

Lovely. It will make things easier for the criminal Chinese cyber crime gangs and other credit card skinner gangs or human traficking (prostitution) gangs who would love to expand their business ventures from China.

 

As long as the wealthy pensionners  from decent european countries are harassed with their long stay visa requirements, no need to change.

 

OMG, only China sends criminals to THAILAND ?

"Pensionnners of decent european countries" are harrassed with ...... "

 

Oh, I'm so lucky, I never have been "harassed" in Thailand for staying here more than 18 years.