The government of Thailand has made a big change in the visa rules of the country for Indian passport holders. Under this, visa free entry will be given for two months. That means now Indian passport holders do not need to worry about getting a visa to visit Thailand.
There is good news for Indian passport holders. Now those visiting Thailand from India do not need to worry about visa. The Thai government has decided to allow visa-free travel for two months to promote tourism. This policy of the Thai government, issued keeping tourism in mind, includes 93 countries, including India. Thailand’s tourism industry has been facing challenges since the Covid-19 pandemic. To deal with this, Thailand has implemented new measures to attract visitors from around the world. These measures mainly include relaxation in visa rules.
The rule will be applicable from next month
The recent decision includes allowing workers, graduate students and retirees from other countries to stay for a long period. The Thai government is hoping this will boost the economy. This decision of the Thai government will come into effect from next month, in which travelers from 93 countries will get a chance to visit Thailand for a period of 60 days.
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Extended Visas to Workers
Along with this, workers from other countries will get the benefit of an extended visa period of five years, with 180 days allowed in each stay. Known for its affordable price and beautiful islands, Thailand has long been a popular tourist destination for travelers from all over the world.
In the year 2023 itself, 2.45 crore foreign tourists arrived in Thailand. The government of Thailand has set a target of attracting 2.5 to 3 crore tourists annually. Along with the capital Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai as well as the historical cities of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are major tourist destinations. A large number of Indian tourists arrive in Thailand every year.
