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1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

What circle of Chinese can afford 90 days on holiday from savings/funds?

They are smart the Chinese. 
It only costs them zero baht.

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

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Photo courtesy of Invest Bangkok Property

 

Thailand is mulling a change to its tourist policy, potentially shortening visa-free stays for Chinese visitors. Currently, the visa-free duration stands at a generous 90 days. The new plan could see this slashed to a mere 30 days, according to Sorawong Thienthong, the Tourism and Sports Minister.

 

The reasoning is clear: most Chinese tourists don't linger for long. Mr. Thienthong highlighted that the majority leave by the 15-day mark. Exceptions exist, mostly among those eager to learn Thai boxing or culinary arts. Thus, he suggests that 30 days is just right.

 

Now, let's rewind a bit. In March 2025, a mutual visa-free pact was born. This agreement allowed citizens from Thailand and China to pop over for 30 days, with an overall tally not exceeding 90 days every six months. But this new proposal could soon change the game.

 

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Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Picture courtesy of Thai PBS.

 

Concerns? Thienthong assures us there's no link between the review and any shady business dealings by Chinese firms in Thailand. This is all about aligning the tourist wave with local capacity.

 

 
 

 

The "We Travel Together" programme is set for a revival. This well-loved scheme will return in May or June, aiming to pep up the travel scene during the quieter months. 

 

Amidst this, government officials will be happy. They can join the travel scheme without sacrificing leave days, embracing the new norm of working online wherever they may roam. All this adds up to a travel-friendly move that aligns tourism with modern work habits.

 

Based on a story by Thai PBS

 

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No special rights for bros and sis??😂

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They are just trying to cover their butts for lower numbers arriving, and the numb nuts who don’t believe that this has affected shady business practices need to read more news, instead of creating more news to cover it up. They wouldn’t be bringing it up if it wasn’t an issue. 

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Posted
6 hours ago, webfact said:

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Photo courtesy of Invest Bangkok Property

 

Thailand is mulling a change to its tourist policy, potentially shortening visa-free stays for Chinese visitors. Currently, the visa-free duration stands at a generous 90 days. The new plan could see this slashed to a mere 30 days, according to Sorawong Thienthong, the Tourism and Sports Minister.

 

The reasoning is clear: most Chinese tourists don't linger for long. Mr. Thienthong highlighted that the majority leave by the 15-day mark. Exceptions exist, mostly among those eager to learn Thai boxing or culinary arts. Thus, he suggests that 30 days is just right.

 

Now, let's rewind a bit. In March 2025, a mutual visa-free pact was born. This agreement allowed citizens from Thailand and China to pop over for 30 days, with an overall tally not exceeding 90 days every six months. But this new proposal could soon change the game.

 

image.jpeg

Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Picture courtesy of Thai PBS.

 

Concerns? Thienthong assures us there's no link between the review and any shady business dealings by Chinese firms in Thailand. This is all about aligning the tourist wave with local capacity.

 

 
 

 

The "We Travel Together" programme is set for a revival. This well-loved scheme will return in May or June, aiming to pep up the travel scene during the quieter months. 

 

Amidst this, government officials will be happy. They can join the travel scheme without sacrificing leave days, embracing the new norm of working online wherever they may roam. All this adds up to a travel-friendly move that aligns tourism with modern work habits.

 

Based on a story by Thai PBS

 

news-logo-btm.jpg

-- 2025-03-28

 

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Good news. Get rid of the dirty locusts. 👍

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8 hours ago, webfact said:

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Photo courtesy of Invest Bangkok Property

 

Thailand is mulling a change to its tourist policy, potentially shortening visa-free stays for Chinese visitors. Currently, the visa-free duration stands at a generous 90 days. The new plan could see this slashed to a mere 30 days, according to Sorawong Thienthong, the Tourism and Sports Minister.

 

The reasoning is clear: most Chinese tourists don't linger for long. Mr. Thienthong highlighted that the majority leave by the 15-day mark. Exceptions exist, mostly among those eager to learn Thai boxing or culinary arts. Thus, he suggests that 30 days is just right.

 

Now, let's rewind a bit. In March 2025, a mutual visa-free pact was born. This agreement allowed citizens from Thailand and China to pop over for 30 days, with an overall tally not exceeding 90 days every six months. But this new proposal could soon change the game.

 

image.jpeg

Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Picture courtesy of Thai PBS.

 

Concerns? Thienthong assures us there's no link between the review and any shady business dealings by Chinese firms in Thailand. This is all about aligning the tourist wave with local capacity.

 

 
 

 

The "We Travel Together" programme is set for a revival. This well-loved scheme will return in May or June, aiming to pep up the travel scene during the quieter months. 

 

Amidst this, government officials will be happy. They can join the travel scheme without sacrificing leave days, embracing the new norm of working online wherever they may roam. All this adds up to a travel-friendly move that aligns tourism with modern work habits.

 

Based on a story by Thai PBS

 

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-- 2025-03-28

 

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Finally a good measure by the government. Although they deny, it is of course linked to the fraudulent business initiatives from Chinese who enter the country without any touristic plans. 

Let first see how the sino-thai elite and governement will react to this plan, they will probably claim it is unfriendly will provoke China. 

Posted
2 hours ago, norsurin said:

Better shortend the visa for Russian and other criminal countries.These scumbags only come for criminal reasons.

Its shocking how easy they get away with their behaviour.

 

The Brits as well?

 

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The Chinese and Taiwan government are discouraging its citizens from visiting Thailand in fear of security. Really no reason for 90 day visas for countries discouraging travel to Thailand.

Posted
11 hours ago, webfact said:

Concerns? Thienthong assures us there's no link between the review and any shady business dealings by Chinese firms in Thailand. This is all about aligning the tourist wave with local capacity.

Ohh.. I seem to recall TAT saying Chinese tourism numbers are down. The New Year the Chinese preferred Japan. So how can it be about aligning the tourist wave? 

Posted
20 minutes ago, OJAS said:

 

What's that in English, please??

Using google translate...

Chinese is very important 8-)))

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Talk about bad timing. First the government is criticized by the West for sending Uyghyrs to China, supposedly at the whim of Xi. Then pointing at Chinese tourists and cutting the visa limit for its citizens. 

The timing makes the two events look linked.

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