The Royal Thai Government has approved
the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20
countries until 30 April 2019.
Previously, the exemption of the
visa-on-arrival fee was originally scheduled to end on 13 January 2019.
The extension will be a welcome move for those
looking to visit Thailand for Chinese New Year in February and to
enjoy the Thai New Year (Songkran)
in April.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism
Authority of Thailand (TAT), "This year, the Chinese New
Year official opening ceremony will be held at Siam Square, one of
the most popular shopping areas in Bangkok. We aim to attract more
of the younger generation to enjoy the traditional performances."
Every year, China sends over 100 traditional
Chinese dancers and musicians, martial artists, Chinese opera
performers and acrobats from several cities in a cultural
exchange. In addition to the opening ceremony, typically held at
Bangkok's Yaowarat (China Town), performances are also held in key
cities around Thailand where Chinese New Year is celebrated in
grand style. In return, TAT organises education tours of Thailand
for the performers.
Online E-Visas
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Thailand is also set to introduce online tourist visas. These
e-visas will start with residents of Beijing, China on 15 February
2019 and be gradually rolled out to other cities in China.
Residents of the United Kingdom and France will also be able to
get e-visas from 1 March and 1 April 2019, respectively. More
details on this to come.
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