Thailand is prone to ease visa guidelines for Chinese and Indian vacationers and permit longer stays for guests from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appears for tactics to spice up tourism income to almost $100 billion subsequent 12 months.

Chinese — the biggest group of tourists earlier than the pandemic — face a pricey and cumbersome visa-application course of, which has has been a drag on the tally this 12 months, in keeping with the premier. Meanwhile, vacationers from India should pay 2,000 baht ($57) for a 15-day visa on arrival. Srettha stated he desires the listing of visa-exempt countries expanded in addition to elevated keep limits for many worldwide vacationers, with caps of 15 days or 30 days for a lot of nationalities.