Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended

Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended

The 90-day visa-free program that ends at the end of April may be replaced by a 60-day deduction.

Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended
In January, travelers take a tour of the Grand Palace in Bangkok’s Temple of the Emerald Buddha. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

The government approved a 60-day card provision for Russian visitors that will start from May 1 through July 31.

According to government official Chai Wacharonke, the deduction is intended to boost tourism-related profits and boost the economy.

Prior to this, the government had approved a utmost visa-free be for ;;. Russian visitors are expected to visit during the high time for 90 days. That program was scheduled to end this month’s close.

In contrast, the government on Tuesday approved a 30-day card provision for Bangladeshi customers with standard documents, Mr Chai said.

The nation received 9 from January 1 through April 7. 98 million foreign visitors reportedly spent 484 billion ringgit, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

China had the leading source markets followed by China with 1. 88 million customers, Malaysia ( 1. 24 million ), Russia ( 660,953 ), South Korea ( 588,759 ) and India ( 510,879 ).

Thailand introduced a continuous visa-free travel program in March for Chinese customers. The government approved this month the everlasting erasure of permits for visitors from Kazakhstan.