Screening of visa-free entry by Cambodians, high-risk Westerners stepped up
THE Immigration Bureau has beefed up screening and controls of visa-free entry by Cambodians and high-risk Westerners amid fears that they may be “mercenaries” entering Thailand to carry out operations behind battlelines with foreign tourists urged to understand this situation, Amarin TV said this afternoon (Dec. 15). This measure was taken after critics and […]
Read MoreChinese flocking here for plastic surgery, infertility treatment
THE VISA-FREE access to Thailand by Chinese tourists has led a large number of them inquiring and then deciding to undergo plastic surgery, infertility treatment as well as general medical examination here, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Mar. 30). Mr. Sitthi Panupattnapong, chairman of Synphaet Co. Lt.’s board of directors, said the visa waiver […]
Read MoreNew Zealand and Thailand discussing visa-free access
THAI Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed at a meeting today (Mar. 5) that further discussions be held on visa-free access to the two countries, Matichon newspaper said. During the meeting which took place on the sidelines of Asean-Australia Special Summit Srettha mentioned that New Zealand is one […]
Read MoreNo big jump of Chinese tourist arrivals at Chiang Mai Airport
ALTHOUGH the number of passengers arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport increased throughout 2023 after World Health Organization ended the global emergency status for Covid-19 the free-visa scheme has not boosted Chinese tourist arrivals, TV Channel 7 said last night (March 1). Wing Commander Ronakorn Chalermsanyakorn, director of this northern airport, said the overall […]
Read MoreThreat of overtourism returns as Thailand, China sign total visa-free travel deal, as of March 1
THAILAND and China have signed an agreement for the citizens of the two countries to get totally visa-free access, as of March 1, 2024. The move will set off a renewed boom in Chinese visitors and help the kingdom exceed its original arrival targets for 2024 beyond eight million for Chinese nationals and 35 […]
Read MoreSrettha proposes visa-free entry for both Thais and Chinese
THE THAI government website said today (Oct.. 20) that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had proposed to China during his visit there this week that negotiations be held on visa exemption for citizens of both countries, Sanook.com said. Currently Chinese passport holders may enter Thailand without the necessity of applying for a visa with this […]
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