Government House, The Prime Minister reveals that the Cabinet has resolved to approve free visas for two more countries, "India-Taiwan," allowing people to stay in Thailand for 30 days, starting from 10 Nov. '23 - 10 May. 67 is confident that the hours of entertainment venues can be extended according to the original time frame of 15 Dec. 2023.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, revealed that the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) resolved to approve the opening of additional visa-free visas for India and Taiwan, which are countries with a large number of people traveling to Thailand. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for 30 days, starting from 10 November 2023 to 10 May 2024.

As for the case of Korean Immigration detaining Thai tourists. Not allowed to enter the country Until it became a trend against traveling to Korea. The Prime Minister said he still did not know about this matter. But this matter will be discussed with Mr. Chakkraphong Saengmanee, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Prime Minister discussed the idea of extending the opening hours of entertainment venues until 4:00 a.m., confident that they will begin operating according to the framework set on December 15, but at this time there are still some legal steps. It is expected that next week the announcement will be made in conjunction with the implementation of tax measures. and other tourism stimulation that will follow. The government will gradually issue policies that can be implemented first. It may not be a big package.

As for many parties worrying that there will be mafia and drug problems later, the Prime Minister said that this issue is not about free visas. But we worry all the time. The security department gives importance to this matter as well.

Source: Thai News Agency