.
Travel Reservations - OrangeSmile Tours
Best destinations around the world - Travel Guide

Find the right hotel

Hotel Business News and Analytics
Important! This article is written by orangesmile.com editors and is protected by copyright law. The article can only be re-used with a direct link to www.orangesmile.com
NEWS BLOCKS:
 01 
 02 
 03 
 04 
 05 
 06 
 07 
 08 
 09 
 10 
 11 
 12 
 13 
 14 
 15 
 16 
 17 
 18 
 19 
 20 
 Latest 

Thailand Makes its Visas Cheaper in Anticipation of Chinese New Year

News Thailand is definitely ready for Chinese New Year and wants to greet more guests by offering a gift to them. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has just made a new announcement regarding its visa-on-arrival fee. Citizens of 20 countries can now enter the country free of charge and celebrate the holidays. The no-fee period ends on April 30.

This decision appeared in the local news last week. The Royal Thai Government Gazette published on January 11 that it had been decided to offer free entrance to citizens of 20 countries. It is done as a way to stimulate tourism and promote travel to Thailand in the countries of choice. It is currently the high season period in Thailand, and the free visa is likely to increase the attractiveness of the country among foreign guests.

According to Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the timing of the new initiative is simply perfect because of approaching holidays. In less than a month, whole Asia will celebrate Chinese New Year. Moreover, Thailand will celebrate Songkran (the Thai New Year) in April. This is the time when not only hotels in Bangkok and at popular resorts greet numerous guests but also Chiang Mai hotels and many other popular destinations.

Chinese New Year is always a very popular holiday in the country. Moreover, this year marks the 15th anniversary of the collaboration between China and Thailand in the organization of the Lunar New Year celebrations. The Chinese Ministry of Culture and the Chinese Embassy work together with TAT in order to create mesmerizing Lunar New Year celebrations across Thailand. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 5.

Thailand also tries to promote its authentic holiday, Songkran. It is the best time to visit the country in order to get acquainted with its cultural heritage and witness cultural traditions and colorful festivals in Thailand. Songkran celebrations always take place in several destinations of the kingdom. So, here is the list of countries, citizens of which can enter Thailand and receive a free visa upon arrival: Andora, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China (Taiwan included), Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Normally, the visa cost is 2,000 Baht. The free visa permits its holder to stay in Thailand for no more than 15 days.

17.01.2019

Previous article / Back to news index

Stay in touch with the latest news of a worldwide hotel industry. All up-to-date analytics, reports, and news about hotel business trends on OrangeSmile.com.

Our travel services
 Car Rental
Car Hire Worldwide
 News in languages
English 
Deutsch 
Nederlands 
French 
Russian
 Top 10 destinations
Benidorm
162 hotels
Cannes
121 hotels
Fortaleza
77 hotels
Ibiza
45 hotels
Lisbon
216 hotels
Miami Beach
138 hotels
Paris
1184 hotels
Saint-Malo
55 hotels
Sunny Beach
127 hotels
Zell am See
74 hotels