Thailand has welcomed over 22 million foreign tourists in the past 10 months, boosted by the government’s visa-free policy. Malaysia, China, South Korea, India, and Russia were the top five source countries for tourists during this period. The government believes that the number of arrivals will continue to increase, as the visa-free policy for nationals from many countries proves attractive.
Currently, visitors from 64 countries can enter Thailand visa-free for 30 days, with the option to apply for an extension. Additionally, a visa exemption for visitors from China, Kazakhstan, India, and Taiwan has been implemented or will be implemented. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported higher-than-expected tourist arrivals due to increased flights.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has set a target of 25-28 million foreign visitors this year, generating approximately 2.16 trillion baht in revenue. In 2019, a record 40 million foreign travelers visited Thailand before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel for more than two years.
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