The Thai government believes that the development of the tourism industry should be prioritized.
This industry now accounts for up to 20 percent of GDP. In 2023, 28 million foreign tourists are projected to visit the country.
The sector's revenue will be 2.4 trillion baht - $67 billion or 80 percent of the 2019 peak.
Thailand's Foreign Ministry is set to extend visa-free travel for Russians from 30 to 90 days.
Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomikhin said that there should be a decision on this issue. The Thai Foreign Ministry is really interested in the extension of visa-free regime, writes TASS.
Recall that on September 13, the Thai Cabinet approved the abolition of visas for tourists from China and Kazakhstan.
The measure is temporary, it is needed to support the tourism sector. Visa-free regime for such tourists is valid from September 25, 2023 to February 29, 2024.