Beginning on October 1 of this year, the extension of the 30-day foreign visitor exemption period will be 45 days. The new visa extensions are a part of Thai government efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism sector. Officials have provided a range of estimations for the total number of international visitors expected in the country this year. The CCSA said on Wednesday that the 15-day visa-on-arrival scheme would be extended to 30 days in the interim. The extra visas are good until March 31, 2023. In October, the authorities will proclaim Covid-19 to be widespread, claims Dr. Taweelip. The “Land of Smiles” will welcome 9.3 million foreign visitors in 2022, according to a prediction made in July by the Tourism and Sports Ministry. 3.3 million foreign visitors traveled to Thailand between January and July of this year, according to the Thai Tourism Authority. Dr. Taweesilp claims that extending their stay…
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The number of rich visitors who want to remain in Thailand for five years is estimated to be one million, but since the Smart Visa program was introduced in February 2018, just 1,200 travelers have taken advantage of it. Like the Smart Visa program, the new visa anticipates drawing 50% of travelers from Europe. Initial reactions are unfavorable. More time and interaction with the target audience are needed for the campaign to take off. I don’t think it will affect Dutch investments in the future. The Thailand Board of Investment is convinced that the Long-Term Residence program will be a success in the end as it is prepared to begin. In terms of foreign direct investment, which totals more than 715 billion Thai Baht, only Japan is ahead of the EU. Although some Europeans already living in Thailand may benefit, the executive director of the European Association for Business and…
The “post-pandemic period” is beginning in Thailand, according to the CCSA. The CCSA has “agreed in principle” to “temporarily” expand the number of days accessible for visa on arrival/visa exemptions on arrival in an effort to promote tourism. The CCSA reported that the situation with Covid in Thailand is getting better and that it is now being classified as a “communicable disease under observation” as opposed to a “serious communicable disease.” The CCSA announced that they would provide further details on this at the future CCSA meeting, which will occur early next month. The CCSA has reduced the recommended home isolation duration for those who test positive for Covid from seven days to five days. The CCSA suggests monitoring symptoms for five additional days. Overall this year, 3.78 million foreigners have visited Thailand. There was a sharp surge in international arrivals when Thailand Pass was discontinued in July. The Prime…
According to Variflight, China’s fourth most popular tourism destination is Thailand. The Global Times, according to a spokeswoman for the Thai government, published the information. The U.S. came in fourth, Japan third, and South Korea first. Thailand was the second-most sought-after tourism destination in China. By air, sea, or land, 1.05 million foreigners traveled to Thailand in the previous month. This is a 118% increase over the 482,719 average monthly visitors from January to June. Travel and tourism are developing. Chinese tourists were recently spotted in the market in Pattaya, but unlike the usual organized tour groups that arrived prior to the epidemic, these visitors arrived as families. Returning Chinese tourists to Thailand. This month, China had 200% more international flights than last. A percent of all foreign visitors to Thailand were Chinese before the Covid-19 epidemic. The Thai government made an effort to draw Indian tourists when Chinese tourists…
The majority of travelers planned to stay in Thailand for more than a month, according to TAT’s analysis of data from visa applications submitted at Thai embassies across the world. During a meeting on July 18, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha stated that the plan needs more consideration and involvement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Office. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that the plan would be presented to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at the ensuing CCSA meeting on August 19. The information might motivate CCSA to accommodate tourist needs. Both arrival-based visa exemptions and arrival-based visas (VOA) would be prolonged to a 45-day period under the proposed extension. If the CCSA approves the proposal, the TAT predicts that the average visitor will stay an additional five days and spend an additional 4,000 to 5,000 baht each day, potentially increasing their spending by 20,000…
No longer are visitors needed to purchase health insurance or submit an application for a Thailand Pass before entering the country. Although not required, health insurance that covers Covid-19 costs is nevertheless advised. However, the CCSA advises using masks in enclosed, congested, and inadequately ventilated areas. Still necessary on public transportation are masks. If you test positive for Covid and need hospital care while visiting Thailand, affordable health insurance could save you a lot of money. There are numerous insurance options available. If you have a passport from one of these 64 nations and want to stay in the country for fewer than 30 days, you can visit Thailand without a visa. Travelers who have had all necessary vaccinations must present a current passport and a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Anyone above the age of 18 must receive at least two doses of an authorized vaccine at least 14 days prior…
A new curfew for nightclubs in popular areas will be proposed by Thailand’s tourism officials. This year, controversy has frequently surrounded Thailand’s “official” midnight venue closure times. This year, the last call was made at 11 o’clock. He asserted that the ministry plans to bring the idea to the CCSA next month (September). If the CCSA and provincial governors accepted, the 4am shutdown hour would start in October, according to Phiphat. After numerous entertainment providers complained about how much this had hurt their businesses, the closing time was adjusted to midnight. Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that this new closure hour would only apply to locations that are well-liked by tourists from abroad. The opening hour extensions, he clarified, “would be in certain zones in tourist areas including Khaosan Road in Bangkok, Walking Street in Pattaya, and Bangla Road in Patong. The amount of tourists who are allowed to dance the…
The Russian airline will start running daily flights between Moscow and Phuket on October 30 in order to transfer Russians seeking refuge there from the icy winter. Flights from Russia to Phuket have been banned since March as a result of Aeroflot joining other Russian airlines in delaying its overseas travel plans earlier this year. Just 76,739 Russian visitors had arrived in Thailand as of July 26. Before the European Union limited Russia’s use of the jets as a result of their invasion of Ukraine, the majority of the jets had already left. Airlines’ entry and exit points from Russia may once again be opened, although the TAT has not yet made a decision on this. Instead, it is now thinking about how this most recent decision will affect every other one in the future. Russian airlines were forced to cancel flights due to European sanctions, and Thai Airways and…
Because so many would-be travelers are being deterred from traveling due to the excessively high cost of flying, Thailand’s tourism recovery is now in jeopardy. Tour companies advertise Scandinavian packages starting at 150,000 baht, or almost 170,000 baht per person, which represents a cost that is twice what it was in 2019. Only 3% of people who travel internationally can afford such pricey excursions. The price of vacation packages is increasing, according to the head of the Thai Travel Agent Association, mostly as a result of expensive plane tickets that are partly caused by increased fuel prices globally and higher operating costs. Long-haul flights, including those from the US and Europe, are most heavily impacted by the high fuel prices and labor shortages because most airlines and related businesses were severely curtailed during the Covid-19 outbreak and are now striving to expand again to meet rising demand. Many people who…
A female trio from Last Idol Thailand will perform, together with other performers, in the middle of Pattaya Beach, which will be transformed into a sizable activity area. Numerous well-known Thai celebrities will participate in the Pattaya Beach Olympic Day Walk-Run in 2022. For the 2.8km and 5km distances, registration is 370 Baht, which also includes a T-shirt. The Thai actors “Tono” and “Nicha” will direct a plogging exercise, in which participants collect trash while jogging, as part of an environmental awareness event. To level the playing field, the Thai Olympic Committee decided to hold the competition on sand for the first time. Additionally, the walk-run distance was halved from 5 km to 2.8 km. On Saturday, September 10, the Olympic Day Walk-Run 2022 championship is set to begin at 6 o’clock. The expected attendees include Thai stars Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak and Nuttanicha “Nicha” Dungwattanawanich. The evening will feature music…