Mutual visa-free program a hospitality increase
PUBLISHED: 4 February 2024 at 6:56
The mutual visa exemption program for citizens of the two nations will encourage outbound tourism and further strengthen bilateral ties, according to the Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC ) and the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.
According to TCCRC leader Pinit Jarusombat,” This Chinese New Year is unique because it ushers in a new era for Sino-Taiwan relationships.”
He continued by saying that Wang Yi, the foreign minister of China, visiting Thailand on January 24 to sign the contract and staying for three days, was also a remarkable mark.
The mutual visa-free program, which goes into effect on March 1, entirely waives visa requirements for citizens of each other.
The cancellation program aims to encourage more Chinese people to visit Thailand while easing travel restrictions for Thai and Chinese tourists.
Because Thailand shares a lifestyle with China, it is the travel destination that powerful Chinese tourists prefer.
According to Mr. Pinit, Thailand is also regarded as a center for funding and knowledge in the Asean region.
Thai visitors to China also gain from the waiver because they are no longer required to wait weeks for a card, he continued. In the next two times,” I believe it will enhance the travel consistency between the two nations tenfold,” Mr. Pinit stated.
According to him, Chinese visitors typically spend at least 20,000 yuan, or 100, 000 ringgit per person, while visiting Thailand. This tourism income will help organizations at all levels.
According to Chinese ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang, the visa exemption may strengthen ties between the two nations.
According to him, “more associations will result in stronger bonds and create the adage that Chinese and Thais are never far but brothers and sisters even more true.”
After attending a meeting with the Chinese government, Mr. Han even emphasized China’s contribution to the fight for earth peace.
China has a strategy for working with its neighbors and different countries around the world. There have been a number of policies put in place to stretch such cooperation, he said.
According to Mr. Han,” Cooperation with Thailand did get much better in the future.”
According to TCCRC President Mr. Pinit, bilateral trade between China and Thailand could reach US$ 200 billion ( 7.1 trillion baht ) in 2024.