Hoping to give tourism a boost in the post-pandemic era on Oct 1, the government has revised its visa rules, extending the validity of certain visas to entice foreign tourists to travel to the kingdom. But the move, while noteworthy, still falls short of the mark.
According to government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisornkul, the rules set to take effect on Oct 1 will allow passport holders who are eligible for a visa upon arrival to stay for up to 30 days instead of 15 at present. At the same time, visa-free stays for people from countries that have bilateral agreements with Thailand will be extended from 30 to 45 days.
