The Thai Cabinet has actually consented to extend visa-free travel to Thailand by Russian visitors from one month to 90 days. The current relocation begins on November 1 till April 24, or later on if authorized. Making the statement, Thai tourist minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol stated nearly one million Russian travelers had actually gone to the nation in the year to August 2023 and were the 3rd greatest spenders in regards to gross earnings.
Presently, Russian travelers have the ability to get in Thailand visa-free for one month, however need to then leave the nation or take a visa go to the Cambodian border to acquire a more month. The current relocation will allow the longer-stayers among the Russian visitors to open checking account, acquire driving licences and arrange home offers if they want.
The Thai prime minister is set up to satisfy Russian president Putin today on his see to Beijing where he will likewise satisfy president Xi. Last month, Chinese travelers were provided visa-free travel to Thailand for one month, changing the old limitations of visa-on-arrival and 15 days. Rumours that the Thai federal government would provide one month visa-free travel to Indian nationals and allow Europeans and Americans to remain for 3 months visa-exempt without requiring to leave the nation have actually shown to be false, or definitely early.
Thai authorities are hurrying to extend visa-free travel to Russians to enhance the treasury coffers at an unpredictable time. There is some proof that Chinese arrivals are deteriorating in the wake of the Bangkok murders by a school child and a downturn in the Chinese economy, whilst the violent military circumstance in Ukraine and Israel might threaten the stability of worldwide travel if fuel costs rocket.
