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Thailand Approves Visa-Free Entry for Chinese, Kazakh Tourists to Boost Tourism Numbers and Revenue

  • Thailand's new government approved visa-free entry for Chinese and Kazakh tourists from Sept. 25 to Feb. 29 to boost tourism.

  • In 2019, China accounted for 27.6% of Thailand's tourists, with 11 million visitors. But numbers fell due to COVID.

  • Thailand's economy and tourism industry were devastated by the pandemic. Tourism revenue plummeted 99% by 2021.

  • Thailand welcomed 15 million international visitors in the first 7 months of 2022. It aims for 28 million visitors and $39.2 billion in tourism revenue in 2023.

  • Other economic relief measures approved include lower electricity and diesel prices, and debt relief for farmers.

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