Thailand scraps visa requirements for Kazakhstan tourists

[webfact]

 

The Thai Cabinet gave its nod for the permanent removal of visa requirements for tourists from Kazakhstan, a government spokesperson announced. This move aims to increase the influx of tourists from Kazakhstan, one of the rapidly evolving markets for Thailand’s tourism sector and a significant contributor to the nation’s economic development.

 

Data released by the Tourism Authority of Thailand indicates a remarkable surge in the number of Kazakh tourists, with figures rising from 60,000 to 172,000 within a single year. The majority of these travellers comprise families and couples who choose to spend an average of 14 days in Thailand.

 

Their preferred destinations are beach resorts where they spend approximately 75,000 baht per individual. The TAT anticipates an increase in these numbers, estimating more than 220,000 Kazakh visitors this year.

In response to the growing travel demand, Air Astana, the airline of Kazakhstan, has amplified its number of flights to Thailand. The government had earlier initiated visa exemptions for Kazakh passport holders in September as part of a trial project. The policy was further extended until August 31 earlier this year.

Thai citizens have been enjoying visa-free travel to Kazakhstan since 2019, permitting them to stay in the country for up to 30 days, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Following suit, a permanent visa waiver for Chinese tourists visiting Thailand was implemented on March 1, reciprocated by China for Thai travellers, under a bilateral agreement.

 

In related news, the Government of Thailand has halted the obligatory TM 6 immigration forms for foreigners arriving in the country via land or sea, effective from April 15 to October 15. This resolution, approved by the Cabinet on April 9, is a response to a suggestion by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

 

In other news, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently announced the country’s ambitions to boost its tourism industry and international relationships, following a promising discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron.

 

Held at the prestigious Élysée Palace in Paris, the meeting centred around a visa-free agreement with Schengen area countries, a strategic move that France has expressed support for.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Photo courtesy of Xinhua

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-19

 

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[quake]

Very Nice.

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai Cabinet gave its nod for the permanent removal of visa requirements for tourists from Kazakhstan, a government spokesperson announced. This move aims to increase the influx of tourists from Kazakhstan, one of the rapidly evolving markets for Thailand’s tourism sector and a significant contributor to the nation’s economic development.

They might just regret that in a year or two.

[Iron Tongue]

I've travelled to Kazahkistan before for business. 

Because of their oil & mineral exports, they have a relatively high standard of living.

And, they're much cleaner than the Russians!

[VillageIdiot]

I see one coming already.

He must have heard the good news.

 

[brianthainess]

[RuamRudy]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

They might just regret that in a year or two.

 

Why might they regret it?

[freeworld]

Those basing Khazakstan on a Borat movie and what Cohen clarified and was reported on sky news.

 

Cohen said in an email to the newspaper: "This is a comedy, and the Kazakhstan in the film has nothing to do with the real country.

"I chose Kazakhstan because it was a place that almost nobody in the US knew anything about, which allowed us to create a wild, comedic, fake world.

 

Bet some believe they don't have electricity or that US companies are working there.

https://www.power-technology.com/news/ge-gas-turbine-contract/

 

Edited April 19 by freeworld

[Iron Tongue]

6 minutes ago, freeworld said:

Those basing Khazakstan on a Borat movie and what Cohen clarified and was reported on sky news.

 

Cohen said in an email to the newspaper: "This is a comedy, and the Kazakhstan in the film has nothing to do with the real country.

"I chose Kazakhstan because it was a place that almost nobody in the US knew anything about, which allowed us to create a wild, comedic, fake world.

 

Doesn't matter.

The Kazahks now think positively of the Borat movies and have used it to create a world awareness campaign to promote Kazahk culture and tourism.

Those images above ^ were filmed in Romania IIRC.  Kazahk villages are better organized, not shabby-looking, and are clean.  

[freeworld]

Just now, Iron Tongue said:

Doesn't matter.

The Kazahks now think positively of the Borat movies and have used it to create a world awareness campaign to promote Kazahk culture and tourism.

Those images above ^ were filmed in Romania IIRC.  Kazahk villages are better organized, not shabby-looking, and are clean.  

Agree.

[bkk6060]

Not sure if it is true, but someone told me awhile back that not many things good come from countries that end in: stan

Edited April 19 by bkk6060

[BigStar]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The majority of these travellers comprise families and couples who choose to spend an average of 14 days in Thailand.

 

Sounds positive. Good move, Cabinet.

[lapamita]

4 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

I've travelled to Kazahkistan before for business. 

Because of their oil & mineral exports, they have a relatively high standard of living.

And, they're much cleaner than the Russians!

i traveld to in Kazhkistan just 2month ago, and can confirm that. clean citys,safe  and quiet high salarys in the city (for ex servicesector 700 usd Itdevoloper above 2000 ,from people i know)

the prejudice in the west is unbelivable and arrogant

all estern republics ,all , has nothing to do with what it was in the 90s ,and i was in KZ,KY,UZ,AZ,GE

and enjoyed every stay ,10 time more like in any western city

[NativeBob]

Good: they got uranium ore