The cabinet approved several new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.

Thai Cabinet Approves Visa-Free Entry for Arab Tourists

The Foreign Ministry proposed the measures to attract as many visitors as possible, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said.

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