On May 28th, 2024, Thai Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong announced new visa issuance measures and guidelines to promote tourism and stimulate Thailand’s economy following a cabinet meeting.

Thailand launches new visa promotions and retirement insurance reduction

TPN Media cautions, however, that many specific details of the visas and possibly extra requirements and potential regulations have yet to be clarified or released as of press time and are still awaiting the release of this information, set to be in early June.

Chai stated that the Thai cabinet had approved the implementation of a robust tourism policy in response to Thailand’s prolonged economic stagnation and lower GDP growth rates compared to neighboring countries. The Thai government aims to expedite this policy within 2024 to generate at least three trillion baht in tourism revenue.

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By Kittisak Phalaharn
TPNNational