Thailand Extends Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists Indefinitely

[snoop1130]

 

In a groundbreaking move likely to thrill Indian travellers, Thailand has indefinitely extended its visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists. This decision allows visitors to enjoy up to 60 days in the country without the need for a visa. Initially slated to end on 11 November, this policy will now be a permanent fixture, making Thailand's attractive beaches, bustling cities, and rich cultural sites more accessible.

 

Implemented last year, the visa-free entry for Indians led to a surge in tourism, with a remarkable increase in Indian visitors to 16.17 million from January to mid-October. This extension eliminates the hassles of visa applications, encouraging spontaneous travel plans like weekend getaways.

 

The ripple effects of this visa policy extend beyond Thailand, influencing regional tourism. Southeast Asia has become a hot spot for tourists, with neighbouring countries like Malaysia also welcoming Indian travellers visa-free. The region has noted over 70 million tourist arrivals, enhancing its status as a prime destination.

 

Thailand is now exploring the idea of a Schengen-style visa, which could offer seamless travel across Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This could further boost the tourism economy, creating a unified tourist experience in Southeast Asia.

 

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-- 2024-11-05

 

 

[DonniePeverley]

Beyond stupidity. 

 

The mantra of quality tourism has now been thrown out the window in favour of complete mass tourism - and the enviromental impact that creates, as well turning away quality high spending tourists. 

 

Indian tourists spend very little per person, compared to other nations. 

 

They will come in mass, creating more pressure on local infrustructure, which is already crumbling.

 

India offers no free visa for Thai citizens. 

 

Indians behaviours, especially their addiction in red light areas is alarming. 

Edited Tuesday at 07:08 PM by DonniePeverley

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a groundbreaking move likely to thrill Indian travellers, Thailand has indefinitely extended its visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists. This decision allows visitors to enjoy up to 60 days in the country without the need for a visa. Initially slated to end on 11 November, this policy will now be a permanent fixture, making Thailand's attractive beaches, bustling cities, and rich cultural sites more accessible.

[Tarteso]

IDEAL VS  REAL

 

 

[DonniePeverley]

The men view every single lady as a prostitute. 

 

They are literally addicted to red light zones. Pattaya is now 75% Indians. Walking Street is full on Indian. 

 

You never see them in malls though spending. 

[mokwit]

Expect to be accosted and told how lucky you are with greater frequency.

[sammieuk1]

Ladies of Pattaya prepare your orifices for buy one get two free curry nights 🤔

[jcmj]

Not welcome news for many. 

[IC2000]

So, the flood of annoying af watch sellers on lower Sukhumvit begins

[black tabby12345]

Half flag for Thailand...

[black tabby12345]

More of the case like this?

 

Intoxicated Indian Tourist Knocked Unconscious on Pattaya Beach After Allegedly Harassing Thai Woman - The Pattaya News

Edited yesterday at 08:24 AM by black tabby12345

[DonniePeverley]

https://thepattayanews.com/2024/10/18/indian-tourists-spark-outrage-for-littering-into-sea-at-north-pattaya-beach-ignoring-warning/

 

 

[JoeyMac]

Think i won't be going back to Pattaya anytime soon then. 

[Patong2021]

16 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

The men view every single lady as a prostitute. 

They are literally addicted to red light zones. Pattaya is now 75% Indians. Walking Street is full on Indian. 

You never see them in malls though spending. 

 

However, according to you they are spending in red light zones. Someone is making money from them. 

[Patong2021]

32 minutes ago, JoeyMac said:

Think i won't be going back to Pattaya anytime soon then. 

 

If you are replaced by Indians, does it matter?

[WHansen]

Thailand has always been a lawless hole of a country, with lots of benifits admittedly. Seems like the benifits are becoming less and less every day lately.

[captpkapoor]

On 11/6/2024 at 2:59 AM, DonniePeverley said:

Beyond stupidity. 

 

The mantra of quality tourism has now been thrown out the window in favour of complete mass tourism - and the enviromental impact that creates, as well turning away quality high spending tourists. 

 

Indian tourists spend very little per person, compared to other nations. 

 

They will come in mass, creating more pressure on local infrustructure, which is already crumbling.

 

India offers no free visa for Thai citizens. 

 

Indians behaviours, especially their addiction in red light areas is alarming. 

Typical nonsensical India bashing or in fact bashing of all non-white tourists. The statistics show Indians as third highest spenders, not just in Thailand but also in Europe. The Thai and other governments who are relaxing their visa policies have obviously done their homework. 

There is no such thing as the typical Indian, because the country is so vast and diverse, so there are all levels of Indians who come here. Can't lump them all together as one type. 

[DonniePeverley]

1 hour ago, captpkapoor said:

Typical nonsensical India bashing or in fact bashing of all non-white tourists. The statistics show Indians as third highest spenders, not just in Thailand but also in Europe. The Thai and other governments who are relaxing their visa policies have obviously done their homework. 

There is no such thing as the typical Indian, because the country is so vast and diverse, so there are all levels of Indians who come here. Can't lump them all together as one type. 

 

 

This is a flat out lie. 

 

Indians are not even in the top ten spenders per person in India. They are infact one of the lowest, per person.

 

The GDP per person in India, is 3 times lower than Thailands. No other country has offered a comprehensive visa free arrival for indian citizens. For the main reason ... poor behaviour, low spenders, and third the perpetuance to start living and working illegally in that country. 

 

Thailand are unfortunately looking at the final total number. The way they are fixated on total number of visitors, they are seeing income from Indian tourists, without realising the pressure they are putting on public resources (transport, roads, etc). 

Edited 12 hours ago by DonniePeverley

[Bobthegimp]

Derp

[JoeyMac]

16 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

If you are replaced by Indians, does it matter?

 

You would need 10 indians to replace a decent spending foreign tourist. No wonder the roads are blocked in parts of Pattaya with heavy traffic. 

 

You then turn away the high spending foreign tourist. No one is going to holiday in a region that is spiked full of low spending Indians on their first holiday. There was simply no need to stop the restrictions on visas. 

 

You go into Terminal 21 or Central there and there are no Indians in there. They are notorious low spenders, especially the ones heading to Thailand. 

 

The galling issue is India have offered Thai citizens no free visa, so i am curious as to what bilateral relationship they are talking about ?

 

Thai logic is to look at the numbers of arrivals, and TOTAL spend - as opposed to spend per visitor.