Spartan Posted May 7, 2024 Report Posted May 7, 2024 Thailand, a popular tourist destination among Indians, announced extending its visa exemption program for visitors from India and Taiwan for another six months. Under this programme, the Indian tourists will be permitted the visit the country without the need for a visa until November 11, 2024, a Bloomberg report stated. The decision to extend the program was taken in an effort to boost Thailand’s tourism industry, which is a major contributor to the country’s economy and the move is expected to attract more foreign tourists to Thailand. The extension was announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin following a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, adding that travelers from India and Taiwan can stay for a maximum of 30 days without a visa. This comes after the success of the initial waiver implemented last November. Previously, tourists from India and Taiwan were allowed to stay in Thailand for only 15 days under a visa-on-arrival scheme. Earlier in the day, Sri Lankan government also announced that Indian visitors will continue to receive tourist visas free of charge. This decision comes amidst a controversy surrounding increased fees for on-arrival visas, which were being handled by a foreign company. The excemption was also announced for China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia nationals. A statement issued by the office of President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday said, “It was decided today to maintain the existing USD 50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting the country and the free visa service currently offered to citizens of seven countries — India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Quote
Konebhar6 Posted May 8, 2024 Report Posted May 8, 2024 5 hours ago, Spartan said: Thailand, a popular tourist destination among Indians, announced extending its visa exemption program for visitors from India and Taiwan for another six months. Under this programme, the Indian tourists will be permitted the visit the country without the need for a visa until November 11, 2024, a Bloomberg report stated. The decision to extend the program was taken in an effort to boost Thailand’s tourism industry, which is a major contributor to the country’s economy and the move is expected to attract more foreign tourists to Thailand. The extension was announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin following a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, adding that travelers from India and Taiwan can stay for a maximum of 30 days without a visa. This comes after the success of the initial waiver implemented last November. Previously, tourists from India and Taiwan were allowed to stay in Thailand for only 15 days under a visa-on-arrival scheme. Earlier in the day, Sri Lankan government also announced that Indian visitors will continue to receive tourist visas free of charge. This decision comes amidst a controversy surrounding increased fees for on-arrival visas, which were being handled by a foreign company. The excemption was also announced for China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia nationals. A statement issued by the office of President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday said, “It was decided today to maintain the existing USD 50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting the country and the free visa service currently offered to citizens of seven countries — India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Confusing. So one can stay for a max of 30 days with out a visa? Do they still need to pay the $50 fee or not? Quote
Spartan Posted May 8, 2024 Author Report Posted May 8, 2024 1 hour ago, Konebhar6 said: Confusing. So one can stay for a max of 30 days with out a visa? Do they still need to pay the $50 fee or not? yes a 50$ waived anta 1 Quote
Konebhar6 Posted May 8, 2024 Report Posted May 8, 2024 1 hour ago, Spartan said: yes a 50$ waived anta I visiting sisters place in summer. Parents coming to India. I know the visa waiver was there until may end. Was waiting for extension. Got to know the news last night. They dont have to go through the hassel. Quote
Joker_007 Posted May 8, 2024 Report Posted May 8, 2024 Flight rates and hotel rates baga penchasaru antaga poyi upayogam ledu antunnaru kaka.. also Bangkok currency exchange has become too expensive now. Guides are ripping of the customers. Mundu lekka ledu antunnaru poyi vachina vallu.. Quote
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