Cabinet approves visa exemption for Japanese businessmen

[snoop1130]

 

The Cabinet agreed today to exempt Japanese businessmen making business trips to Thailand, of no longer than 30 days, from requiring a visa.

 

Deputy government spokesman Kharom Phonpornklang said that this visa exemption will come into force on January 1 and last until December 31, 2026.

 

Caption: File photo : Deputy Government spokesman Kharom Phonpornklang

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-12-12

 

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[Crossy]

I believe Japan has "businesswomen" too, are they included??

 

Probably a few trans people in there too

[impulse]

Thai PBS is blocked here in China. 

 

I wonder what the details are?  Is visa exempt travel new for Japanese visitors?  Does that mean a Japanese guy can come into Thailand, work at a joint venture factory for 4 weeks without a visa or WP?  Or does he still need a WP to work?  And is there a limit to the number of 30 day visits a year, or can he stay 28 days on, 7 days off (for example) all year long?

 

Not that it matters to me.  Just curious what's coming down the pike...

 

[Karma80]

Any regular business traveller from an APEC economy, of which Japan is, already has an APEC business travel card, which gives them 90 days visa-free to Thailand and all the other economies.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Cabinet agreed today to exempt Japanese businessmen making business trips to Thailand, of no longer than 30 days, from requiring a visa.

Amazing Thailand.